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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.16, 26,388.75 and 15,523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.16, 26,388.75 and 15,523.94 is: 23,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.16 : 26,388.75 = 15,523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.16/26,388.75 = 15,523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.16x = 26,388.75 × 15,523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.16x = 409,657,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,657,371.68/17,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,277.10

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