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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.37, 26,579.04 and 15,809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.37, 26,579.04 and 15,809.73 is: 23,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.37 : 26,579.04 = 15,809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.37/26,579.04 = 15,809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.37x = 26,579.04 × 15,809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.37x = 420,207,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,207,436.61/17,740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.51

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