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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.91, 26,267.67 and 15,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.91, 26,267.67 and 15,217.47 is: 22,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.91 : 26,267.67 = 15,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.91/26,267.67 = 15,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.91x = 26,267.67 × 15,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.91x = 399,727,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,727,480.19/17,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.91

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