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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.32, 26,451.40 and 15,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.32, 26,451.40 and 15,504.70 is: 23,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.32 : 26,451.40 = 15,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.32/26,451.40 = 15,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.32x = 26,451.40 × 15,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.32x = 410,121,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,121,021.58/17,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.03

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