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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.40, 26,360.10 and 15,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.40, 26,360.10 and 15,960.60 is: 23,940.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.40 : 26,360.10 = 15,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.40/26,360.10 = 15,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.40x = 26,360.10 × 15,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.40x = 420,723,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,723,012.06/17,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940.90

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