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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.30, 26,039.40 and 15,290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.30, 26,039.40 and 15,290.48 is: 22,926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.30 : 26,039.40 = 15,290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.30/26,039.40 = 15,290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.30x = 26,039.40 × 15,290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.30x = 398,154,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,154,924.91/17,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.87

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