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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.66, 26,058.24 and 15,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.66, 26,058.24 and 15,854.26 is: 23,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.66 : 26,058.24 = 15,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.66/26,058.24 = 15,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.66x = 26,058.24 × 15,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.66x = 413,134,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,134,112.10/17,410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.80

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