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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.79, 26,069.68 and 15,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.79, 26,069.68 and 15,032.82 is: 22,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.79 : 26,069.68 = 15,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.79/26,069.68 = 15,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.79x = 26,069.68 × 15,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.79x = 391,900,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,900,806.90/17,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.23

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