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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.96, 26,590.59 and 15,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.96, 26,590.59 and 15,817.32 is: 23,698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.96 : 26,590.59 = 15,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.96/26,590.59 = 15,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.96x = 26,590.59 × 15,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.96x = 420,591,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,591,871.02/17,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.05

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