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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.63, 26,139.59 and 15,346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.63, 26,139.59 and 15,346.01 is: 23,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.63 : 26,139.59 = 15,346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.63/26,139.59 = 15,346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.63x = 26,139.59 × 15,346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.63x = 401,138,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,138,513.25/17,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.51

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