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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.20, 26,007.30 and 15,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.20, 26,007.30 and 15,523.80 is: 23,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.20 : 26,007.30 = 15,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.20/26,007.30 = 15,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.20x = 26,007.30 × 15,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.20x = 403,732,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,732,123.74/17,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.70

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