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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.91, 26,119.77 and 15,740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.91, 26,119.77 and 15,740.04 is: 23,677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.91 : 26,119.77 = 15,740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.91/26,119.77 = 15,740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.91x = 26,119.77 × 15,740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.91x = 411,126,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,126,224.59/17,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,677.05

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