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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.49, 26,060.97 and 15,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.49, 26,060.97 and 15,316.58 is: 23,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.49 : 26,060.97 = 15,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.49/26,060.97 = 15,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.49x = 26,060.97 × 15,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.49x = 399,164,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,164,931.88/17,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.97

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