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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.29, 26,063.22 and 15,890.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.29, 26,063.22 and 15,890.37 is: 23,864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.29 : 26,063.22 = 15,890.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.29/26,063.22 = 15,890.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.29x = 26,063.22 × 15,890.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.29x = 414,154,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,154,209.19/17,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.66

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