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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.70, 26,023.05 and 15,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.70, 26,023.05 and 15,534.30 is: 23,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.70 : 26,023.05 = 15,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.70/26,023.05 = 15,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.70x = 26,023.05 × 15,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.70x = 404,249,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,249,865.62/17,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.45

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