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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.68, 26,020.59 and 15,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.68, 26,020.59 and 15,056.63 is: 22,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.68 : 26,020.59 = 15,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.68/26,020.59 = 15,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.68x = 26,020.59 × 15,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.68x = 391,782,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,782,538.08/17,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.90

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