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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.04, 26,342.64 and 15,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.04, 26,342.64 and 15,326.91 is: 23,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.04 : 26,342.64 = 15,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.04/26,342.64 = 15,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.04x = 26,342.64 × 15,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.04x = 403,751,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,751,272.44/17,492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,082.00

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