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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.80, 26,705.70 and 15,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.80, 26,705.70 and 15,499.80 is: 23,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.80 : 26,705.70 = 15,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.80/26,705.70 = 15,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.80x = 26,705.70 × 15,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.80x = 413,933,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,933,008.86/17,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.70

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