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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.04, 26,064.35 and 15,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.04, 26,064.35 and 15,891.12 is: 23,865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.04 : 26,064.35 = 15,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.04/26,064.35 = 15,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.04x = 26,064.35 × 15,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.04x = 414,191,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,191,713.57/17,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,865.79

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