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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.08, 26,483.76 and 15,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.08, 26,483.76 and 15,666.24 is: 23,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.08 : 26,483.76 = 15,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.08/26,483.76 = 15,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.08x = 26,483.76 × 15,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.08x = 414,900,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,900,940.26/17,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,491.06

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