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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.49, 26,904.45 and 15,545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.49, 26,904.45 and 15,545.49 is: 23,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.49 : 26,904.45 = 15,545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.49/26,904.45 = 15,545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.49x = 26,904.45 × 15,545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.49x = 418,242,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,242,858.43/17,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.75

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