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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.53, 26,579.11 and 15,796.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.53, 26,579.11 and 15,796.23 is: 23,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.53 : 26,579.11 = 15,796.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.53/26,579.11 = 15,796.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.53x = 26,579.11 × 15,796.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.53x = 419,849,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,849,695.26/17,764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,634.16

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