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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.05, 26,023.36 and 15,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.05, 26,023.36 and 15,282.36 is: 22,924.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.05 : 26,023.36 = 15,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.05/26,023.36 = 15,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.05x = 26,023.36 × 15,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.05x = 397,698,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,698,538.93/17,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.68

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