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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.58, 26,151.24 and 15,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.58, 26,151.24 and 15,376.68 is: 23,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.58 : 26,151.24 = 15,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.58/26,151.24 = 15,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.58x = 26,151.24 × 15,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.58x = 402,119,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,119,249.08/17,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.26

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