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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.96, 26,559.12 and 15,800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.96, 26,559.12 and 15,800.96 is: 23,649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.96 : 26,559.12 = 15,800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.96/26,559.12 = 15,800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.96x = 26,559.12 × 15,800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.96x = 419,659,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,659,592.76/17,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,649.51

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