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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.69, 26,151.43 and 15,653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.69, 26,151.43 and 15,653.81 is: 23,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.69 : 26,151.43 = 15,653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.69/26,151.43 = 15,653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.69x = 26,151.43 × 15,653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.69x = 409,369,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,369,405.26/17,523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,360.91

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