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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.49, 26,567.79 and 15,368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.49, 26,567.79 and 15,368.26 is: 23,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.49 : 26,567.79 = 15,368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.49/26,567.79 = 15,368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.49x = 26,567.79 × 15,368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.49x = 408,300,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,300,704.35/17,735.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.68

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