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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.23, 26,075.55 and 15,604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.23, 26,075.55 and 15,604.83 is: 23,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.23 : 26,075.55 = 15,604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.23/26,075.55 = 15,604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.23x = 26,075.55 × 15,604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.23x = 406,904,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,904,524.91/17,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.31

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