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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.64, 26,033.34 and 15,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.64, 26,033.34 and 15,937 is: 23,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.64 : 26,033.34 = 15,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.64/26,033.34 = 15,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.64x = 26,033.34 × 15,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.64x = 414,893,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,893,339.58/17,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.04

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