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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.96, 26,491.62 and 15,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.96, 26,491.62 and 15,755.96 is: 23,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.96 : 26,491.62 = 15,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.96/26,491.62 = 15,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.96x = 26,491.62 × 15,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.96x = 417,400,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,400,905.06/17,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.03

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