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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.73, 26,086.73 and 15,612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.73, 26,086.73 and 15,612.33 is: 23,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.73 : 26,086.73 = 15,612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.73/26,086.73 = 15,612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.73x = 26,086.73 × 15,612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.73x = 407,274,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,274,559.32/17,480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.49

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