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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,478.05, 26,153.96 and 15,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,478.05, 26,153.96 and 15,042.24 is: 22,509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,478.05 : 26,153.96 = 15,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,478.05/26,153.96 = 15,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,478.05x = 26,153.96 × 15,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,478.05x = 393,414,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,414,068.06/17,478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,509.04

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