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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.08, 26,486.76 and 15,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.08, 26,486.76 and 15,668.24 is: 23,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.08 : 26,486.76 = 15,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.08/26,486.76 = 15,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.08x = 26,486.76 × 15,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.08x = 415,000,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,000,912.50/17,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,494.06

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