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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.86, 26,323.15 and 15,076.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.86, 26,323.15 and 15,076.09 is: 22,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.86 : 26,323.15 = 15,076.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.86/26,323.15 = 15,076.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.86x = 26,323.15 × 15,076.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.86x = 396,850,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,850,178.48/17,511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.79

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