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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,518.40, 26,376.34 and 15,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,518.40, 26,376.34 and 15,451.28 is: 23,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,518.40 : 26,376.34 = 15,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,518.40/26,376.34 = 15,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,518.40x = 26,376.34 × 15,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,518.40x = 407,548,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,548,214.72/17,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.01

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