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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.30, 26,034.89 and 15,287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.30, 26,034.89 and 15,287.48 is: 22,922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.30 : 26,034.89 = 15,287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.30/26,034.89 = 15,287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.30x = 26,034.89 × 15,287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.30x = 398,007,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,007,730.00/17,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.36

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