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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.36, 26,270.04 and 15,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.36, 26,270.04 and 15,734.88 is: 23,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.36 : 26,270.04 = 15,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.36/26,270.04 = 15,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.36x = 26,270.04 × 15,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.36x = 413,355,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,355,834.98/17,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.32

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