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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.91, 26,111.70 and 15,823.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.91, 26,111.70 and 15,823.35 is: 23,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.91 : 26,111.70 = 15,823.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.91/26,111.70 = 15,823.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.91x = 26,111.70 × 15,823.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.91x = 413,174,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,174,568.20/17,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.35

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