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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.06, 26,160.17 and 15,366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.06, 26,160.17 and 15,366.71 is: 23,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.06 : 26,160.17 = 15,366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.06/26,160.17 = 15,366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.06x = 26,160.17 × 15,366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.06x = 401,995,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,995,734.51/17,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.19

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