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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.58, 26,444.27 and 15,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.58, 26,444.27 and 15,499.96 is: 23,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.58 : 26,444.27 = 15,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.58/26,444.27 = 15,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.58x = 26,444.27 × 15,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.58x = 409,885,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,885,099.87/17,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,278.90

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