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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.68, 26,082.93 and 15,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.68, 26,082.93 and 15,041.66 is: 22,562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.68 : 26,082.93 = 15,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.68/26,082.93 = 15,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.68x = 26,082.93 × 15,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.68x = 392,330,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,330,564.86/17,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.41

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