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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.40, 26,162.88 and 15,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.40, 26,162.88 and 15,373.18 is: 23,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.40 : 26,162.88 = 15,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.40/26,162.88 = 15,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.40x = 26,162.88 × 15,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.40x = 402,206,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,206,663.56/17,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.21

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