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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.73, 26,273.58 and 15,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.73, 26,273.58 and 15,737.25 is: 23,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.73 : 26,273.58 = 15,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.73/26,273.58 = 15,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.73x = 26,273.58 × 15,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.73x = 413,473,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,473,896.86/17,606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,483.86

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