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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.91, 26,118.27 and 15,739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.91, 26,118.27 and 15,739.04 is: 23,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.91 : 26,118.27 = 15,739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.91/26,118.27 = 15,739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.91x = 26,118.27 × 15,739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.91x = 411,076,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,076,496.26/17,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.55

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