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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.60, 26,010.90 and 15,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.60, 26,010.90 and 15,153.60 is: 22,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.60 : 26,010.90 = 15,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.60/26,010.90 = 15,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.60x = 26,010.90 × 15,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.60x = 394,158,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,158,774.24/17,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.40

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