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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.11, 26,320.52 and 15,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.11, 26,320.52 and 15,074.34 is: 22,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.11 : 26,320.52 = 15,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.11/26,320.52 = 15,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.11x = 26,320.52 × 15,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.11x = 396,764,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,764,406.44/17,510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.16

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