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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,736.60, 26,604.90 and 15,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,736.60, 26,604.90 and 15,549.60 is: 23,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,736.60 : 26,604.90 = 15,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,736.60/26,604.90 = 15,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,736.60x = 26,604.90 × 15,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,736.60x = 413,695,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,695,553.04/17,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,324.40

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