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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,648.53, 26,317.12 and 15,199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,648.53, 26,317.12 and 15,199.09 is: 22,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,648.53 : 26,317.12 = 15,199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,648.53/26,317.12 = 15,199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,648.53x = 26,317.12 × 15,199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,648.53x = 399,996,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,996,284.04/17,648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.56

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