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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.60, 26,190.90 and 15,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.60, 26,190.90 and 15,419.40 is: 23,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.60 : 26,190.90 = 15,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.60/26,190.90 = 15,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.60x = 26,190.90 × 15,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.60x = 403,847,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,847,963.46/17,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.10

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