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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.65, 26,052.37 and 15,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.65, 26,052.37 and 15,589.25 is: 23,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.65 : 26,052.37 = 15,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.65/26,052.37 = 15,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.65x = 26,052.37 × 15,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.65x = 406,136,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,136,909.02/17,457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.12

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