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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.24, 26,168.48 and 15,964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.24, 26,168.48 and 15,964.48 is: 23,937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.24 : 26,168.48 = 15,964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.24/26,168.48 = 15,964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.24x = 26,168.48 × 15,964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.24x = 417,766,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,766,256.79/17,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.69

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