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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.93, 26,367.08 and 15,832.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.93, 26,367.08 and 15,832.29 is: 23,859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.93 : 26,367.08 = 15,832.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.93/26,367.08 = 15,832.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.93x = 26,367.08 × 15,832.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.93x = 417,451,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,451,177.85/17,495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.91

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