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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.65, 26,335.10 and 15,285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.65, 26,335.10 and 15,285.90 is: 22,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.65 : 26,335.10 = 15,285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.65/26,335.10 = 15,285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.65x = 26,335.10 × 15,285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.65x = 402,555,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,555,628.66/17,598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,874.24

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