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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.43, 26,063.69 and 15,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.43, 26,063.69 and 15,296.72 is: 22,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.43 : 26,063.69 = 15,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.43/26,063.69 = 15,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.43x = 26,063.69 × 15,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.43x = 398,688,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,688,761.29/17,363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,961.41

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