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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.35, 26,152.41 and 15,654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.35, 26,152.41 and 15,654.47 is: 23,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.35 : 26,152.41 = 15,654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.35/26,152.41 = 15,654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.35x = 26,152.41 × 15,654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.35x = 409,401,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,401,957.66/17,524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.89

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