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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.76, 26,284.01 and 15,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.76, 26,284.01 and 15,744.28 is: 23,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.76 : 26,284.01 = 15,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.76/26,284.01 = 15,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.76x = 26,284.01 × 15,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.76x = 413,822,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,822,812.96/17,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,494.29

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