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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.45, 26,266.09 and 15,897.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.45, 26,266.09 and 15,897.43 is: 23,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.45 : 26,266.09 = 15,897.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.45/26,266.09 = 15,897.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.45x = 26,266.09 × 15,897.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.45x = 417,563,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,563,116.33/17,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.62

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