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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.45, 26,048.04 and 15,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.45, 26,048.04 and 15,946.80 is: 23,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.45 : 26,048.04 = 15,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.45/26,048.04 = 15,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.45x = 26,048.04 × 15,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.45x = 415,382,884.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,382,884.27/17,358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,929.72

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