Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.04, 26,580 and 15,815.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,759.04, 26,580 and 15,815.04 is: 23,670.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,759.04 : 26,580 = 15,815.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,759.04/26,580 = 15,815.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,759.04x = 26,580 × 15,815.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,759.04x = 420,363,763.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,363,763.20/17,759.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,670.41
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