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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.50, 26,518.14 and 15,856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.50, 26,518.14 and 15,856.26 is: 23,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.50 : 26,518.14 = 15,856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.50/26,518.14 = 15,856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.50x = 26,518.14 × 15,856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.50x = 420,478,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,478,522.56/17,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,794.16

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