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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.84, 26,344.62 and 15,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.84, 26,344.62 and 15,269.74 is: 22,868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.84 : 26,344.62 = 15,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.84/26,344.62 = 15,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.84x = 26,344.62 × 15,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.84x = 402,275,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,275,497.80/17,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.46

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