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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.08, 26,446.52 and 15,501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.08, 26,446.52 and 15,501.46 is: 23,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.08 : 26,446.52 = 15,501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.08/26,446.52 = 15,501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.08x = 26,446.52 × 15,501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.08x = 409,959,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,959,644.56/17,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,281.15

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