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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.47, 26,265.52 and 15,216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.47, 26,265.52 and 15,216.03 is: 22,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.47 : 26,265.52 = 15,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.47/26,265.52 = 15,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.47x = 26,265.52 × 15,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.47x = 399,657,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,657,043.99/17,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.76

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