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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.49, 26,062.47 and 15,317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.49, 26,062.47 and 15,317.58 is: 23,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.49 : 26,062.47 = 15,317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.49/26,062.47 = 15,317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.49x = 26,062.47 × 15,317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.49x = 399,213,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,213,969.22/17,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,007.47

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