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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.94, 26,381.57 and 15,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.94, 26,381.57 and 15,994.73 is: 23,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.94 : 26,381.57 = 15,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.94/26,381.57 = 15,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.94x = 26,381.57 × 15,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.94x = 421,966,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,966,089.13/17,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.56

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