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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.69, 26,152.92 and 15,654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.69, 26,152.92 and 15,654.81 is: 23,362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.69 : 26,152.92 = 15,654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.69/26,152.92 = 15,654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.69x = 26,152.92 × 15,654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.69x = 409,418,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,418,993.55/17,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.41

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