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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.36, 26,296.52 and 15,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.36, 26,296.52 and 15,789.44 is: 23,789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.36 : 26,296.52 = 15,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.36/26,296.52 = 15,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.36x = 26,296.52 × 15,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.36x = 415,207,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,207,324.75/17,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.54

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