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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.69, 26,385.26 and 15,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.69, 26,385.26 and 15,718.50 is: 23,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.69 : 26,385.26 = 15,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.69/26,385.26 = 15,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.69x = 26,385.26 × 15,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.69x = 414,736,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,736,630.72/17,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.15

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