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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.22, 26,513.53 and 15,908.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.22, 26,513.53 and 15,908.74 is: 23,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.22 : 26,513.53 = 15,908.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.22/26,513.53 = 15,908.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.22x = 26,513.53 × 15,908.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.22x = 421,796,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,796,749.20/17,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.43

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