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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.44, 26,174.86 and 15,381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.44, 26,174.86 and 15,381.16 is: 23,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.44 : 26,174.86 = 15,381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.44/26,174.86 = 15,381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.44x = 26,174.86 × 15,381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.44x = 402,599,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,599,709.64/17,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.11

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