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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.39, 26,737.49 and 15,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.39, 26,737.49 and 15,358.55 is: 23,017.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.39 : 26,737.49 = 15,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.39/26,737.49 = 15,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.39x = 26,737.49 × 15,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.39x = 410,648,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,648,981.75/17,840.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,017.94

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