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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.79, 26,042.55 and 15,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.79, 26,042.55 and 15,943.14 is: 23,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.79 : 26,042.55 = 15,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.79/26,042.55 = 15,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.79x = 26,042.55 × 15,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.79x = 415,200,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,200,020.61/17,354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.23

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