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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.18, 26,160.74 and 15,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.18, 26,160.74 and 15,671.38 is: 23,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.18 : 26,160.74 = 15,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.18/26,160.74 = 15,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.18x = 26,160.74 × 15,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.18x = 409,974,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,974,897.62/17,474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.75

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