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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.73, 26,270.60 and 15,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.73, 26,270.60 and 15,735.25 is: 23,480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.73 : 26,270.60 = 15,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.73/26,270.60 = 15,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.73x = 26,270.60 × 15,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.73x = 413,374,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,374,458.65/17,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.87

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