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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.73, 26,029.19 and 15,772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.73, 26,029.19 and 15,772.68 is: 23,644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.73 : 26,029.19 = 15,772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.73/26,029.19 = 15,772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.73x = 26,029.19 × 15,772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.73x = 410,550,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,550,005.67/17,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.11

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