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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.84, 26,059.95 and 15,315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.84, 26,059.95 and 15,315.93 is: 23,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.84 : 26,059.95 = 15,315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.84/26,059.95 = 15,315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.84x = 26,059.95 × 15,315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.84x = 399,132,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,132,370.00/17,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.96

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