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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.41, 26,112.45 and 15,823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.41, 26,112.45 and 15,823.85 is: 23,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.41 : 26,112.45 = 15,823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.41/26,112.45 = 15,823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.41x = 26,112.45 × 15,823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.41x = 413,199,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,199,412.81/17,505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.10

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