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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.54, 26,014.49 and 15,052.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.54, 26,014.49 and 15,052.65 is: 22,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.54 : 26,014.49 = 15,052.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.54/26,014.49 = 15,052.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.54x = 26,014.49 × 15,052.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.54x = 391,587,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,587,012.90/17,384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.01

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