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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.91, 26,115.27 and 15,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.91, 26,115.27 and 15,737.04 is: 23,672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.91 : 26,115.27 = 15,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.91/26,115.27 = 15,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.91x = 26,115.27 × 15,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.91x = 410,977,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,977,048.60/17,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,672.55

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