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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.49, 26,566.29 and 15,367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.49, 26,566.29 and 15,367.26 is: 23,020.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.49 : 26,566.29 = 15,367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.49/26,566.29 = 15,367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.49x = 26,566.29 × 15,367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.49x = 408,251,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,251,085.67/17,734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.18

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