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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.06, 26,079.36 and 15,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.06, 26,079.36 and 15,901.13 is: 23,880.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.06 : 26,079.36 = 15,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.06/26,079.36 = 15,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.06x = 26,079.36 × 15,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.06x = 414,691,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,691,293.68/17,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.79

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