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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.56, 26,507.26 and 15,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.56, 26,507.26 and 15,793.32 is: 23,569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.56 : 26,507.26 = 15,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.56/26,507.26 = 15,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.56x = 26,507.26 × 15,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.56x = 418,637,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,637,639.50/17,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.87

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