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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.38, 26,020.24 and 15,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.38, 26,020.24 and 15,056.44 is: 22,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.38 : 26,020.24 = 15,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.38/26,020.24 = 15,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.38x = 26,020.24 × 15,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.38x = 391,772,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,772,182.35/17,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.69

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