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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.66, 26,059.74 and 15,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.66, 26,059.74 and 15,855.26 is: 23,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.66 : 26,059.74 = 15,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.66/26,059.74 = 15,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.66x = 26,059.74 × 15,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.66x = 413,183,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,183,953.23/17,411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,730.30

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