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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.20, 26,062.20 and 15,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.20, 26,062.20 and 15,531.60 is: 23,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.20 : 26,062.20 = 15,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.20/26,062.20 = 15,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.20x = 26,062.20 × 15,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.20x = 404,787,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,787,665.52/17,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,278.11

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