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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.61, 26,038.36 and 15,289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.61, 26,038.36 and 15,289.79 is: 22,925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.61 : 26,038.36 = 15,289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.61/26,038.36 = 15,289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.61x = 26,038.36 × 15,289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.61x = 398,120,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,120,887.93/17,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,925.82

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