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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.24, 26,496.79 and 15,842.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.24, 26,496.79 and 15,842.03 is: 23,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.24 : 26,496.79 = 15,842.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.24/26,496.79 = 15,842.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.24x = 26,496.79 × 15,842.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.24x = 419,762,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,762,769.99/17,657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.85

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