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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.70, 26,116.05 and 15,515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.70, 26,116.05 and 15,515.30 is: 23,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.70 : 26,116.05 = 15,515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.70/26,116.05 = 15,515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.70x = 26,116.05 × 15,515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.70x = 405,198,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,198,350.57/17,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.95

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