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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.56, 26,081.61 and 15,902.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.56, 26,081.61 and 15,902.63 is: 23,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.56 : 26,081.61 = 15,902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.56/26,081.61 = 15,902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.56x = 26,081.61 × 15,902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.56x = 414,766,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,766,193.63/17,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.04

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