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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.64, 26,061.32 and 15,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.64, 26,061.32 and 15,595.24 is: 23,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.64 : 26,061.32 = 15,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.64/26,061.32 = 15,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.64x = 26,061.32 × 15,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.64x = 406,432,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,432,540.12/17,463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,273.07

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