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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.49, 26,890.97 and 15,536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.49, 26,890.97 and 15,536.49 is: 23,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.49 : 26,890.97 = 15,536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.49/26,890.97 = 15,536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.49x = 26,890.97 × 15,536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.49x = 417,791,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,791,208.81/17,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.27

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