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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.56, 26,041.14 and 15,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.56, 26,041.14 and 15,914.82 is: 23,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.56 : 26,041.14 = 15,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.56/26,041.14 = 15,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.56x = 26,041.14 × 15,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.56x = 414,440,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,440,055.69/17,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.69

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