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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.84, 26,343.12 and 15,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.84, 26,343.12 and 15,268.74 is: 22,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.84 : 26,343.12 = 15,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.84/26,343.12 = 15,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.84x = 26,343.12 × 15,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.84x = 402,226,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,226,250.07/17,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.96

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