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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.44, 26,069.92 and 15,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.44, 26,069.92 and 15,601.04 is: 23,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.44 : 26,069.92 = 15,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.44/26,069.92 = 15,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.44x = 26,069.92 × 15,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.44x = 406,717,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,717,864.72/17,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,281.68

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