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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.04, 26,045.28 and 15,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.04, 26,045.28 and 15,085.44 is: 22,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.04 : 26,045.28 = 15,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.04/26,045.28 = 15,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.04x = 26,045.28 × 15,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.04x = 392,904,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,904,508.72/17,393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.75

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