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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.56, 26,504.28 and 15,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.56, 26,504.28 and 15,791.32 is: 23,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.56 : 26,504.28 = 15,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.56/26,504.28 = 15,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.56x = 26,504.28 × 15,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.56x = 418,537,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,537,566.85/17,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.89

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