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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.64, 26,031.84 and 15,936.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.64, 26,031.84 and 15,936.00 is: 23,913.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.64 : 26,031.84 = 15,936.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.64/26,031.84 = 15,936.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.64x = 26,031.84 × 15,936.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.64x = 414,843,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,843,192.40/17,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.53

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