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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.08, 26,403.48 and 15,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.08, 26,403.48 and 15,664.80 is: 23,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.08 : 26,403.48 = 15,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.08/26,403.48 = 15,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.08x = 26,403.48 × 15,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.08x = 413,605,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,605,233.50/17,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,501.53

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