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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.35, 26,464.01 and 15,432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.35, 26,464.01 and 15,432.05 is: 23,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.35 : 26,464.01 = 15,432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.35/26,464.01 = 15,432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.35x = 26,464.01 × 15,432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.35x = 408,393,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,393,716.04/17,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,106.58

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