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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.80, 26,044.06 and 15,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.80, 26,044.06 and 15,944.14 is: 23,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.80 : 26,044.06 = 15,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.80/26,044.06 = 15,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.80x = 26,044.06 × 15,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.80x = 415,250,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,250,138.81/17,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.73

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