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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.49, 26,059.47 and 15,315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.49, 26,059.47 and 15,315.58 is: 23,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.49 : 26,059.47 = 15,315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.49/26,059.47 = 15,315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.49x = 26,059.47 × 15,315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.49x = 399,115,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,115,958.83/17,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.48

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