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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.54, 26,030.78 and 15,284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.54, 26,030.78 and 15,284.71 is: 22,918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.54 : 26,030.78 = 15,284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.54/26,030.78 = 15,284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.54x = 26,030.78 × 15,284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.54x = 397,872,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,872,936.81/17,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.24

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