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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.92, 26,094.92 and 15,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.92, 26,094.92 and 15,773.76 is: 23,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.92 : 26,094.92 = 15,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.92/26,094.92 = 15,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.92x = 26,094.92 × 15,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.92x = 411,614,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,614,926.43/17,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.92

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