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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.45, 26,040.55 and 15,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.45, 26,040.55 and 15,941.80 is: 23,922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.45 : 26,040.55 = 15,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.45/26,040.55 = 15,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.45x = 26,040.55 × 15,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.45x = 415,133,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,133,239.99/17,353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.23

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