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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.40, 26,054.10 and 15,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.40, 26,054.10 and 15,522.60 is: 23,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.40 : 26,054.10 = 15,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.40/26,054.10 = 15,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.40x = 26,054.10 × 15,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.40x = 404,427,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,427,372.66/17,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,283.90

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