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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.68, 26,022.09 and 15,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.68, 26,022.09 and 15,057.63 is: 22,532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.68 : 26,022.09 = 15,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.68/26,022.09 = 15,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.68x = 26,022.09 × 15,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.68x = 391,831,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,831,003.05/17,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.39

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