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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.67, 26,213.49 and 15,418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.67, 26,213.49 and 15,418.89 is: 23,129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.67 : 26,213.49 = 15,418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.67/26,213.49 = 15,418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.67x = 26,213.49 × 15,418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.67x = 404,182,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,182,918.83/17,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.65

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