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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.04, 26,062.85 and 15,890.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.04, 26,062.85 and 15,890.12 is: 23,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.04 : 26,062.85 = 15,890.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.04/26,062.85 = 15,890.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.04x = 26,062.85 × 15,890.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.04x = 414,141,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,141,604.28/17,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.28

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