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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.20, 26,004.30 and 15,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.20, 26,004.30 and 15,327.40 is: 22,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.20 : 26,004.30 = 15,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.20/26,004.30 = 15,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.20x = 26,004.30 × 15,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.20x = 398,578,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,578,307.82/17,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.10

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