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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.56, 26,078.61 and 15,900.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.56, 26,078.61 and 15,900.63 is: 23,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.56 : 26,078.61 = 15,900.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.56/26,078.61 = 15,900.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.56x = 26,078.61 × 15,900.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.56x = 414,666,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,666,328.52/17,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.04

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