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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,850.72, 26,735.52 and 15,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,850.72, 26,735.52 and 15,365.76 is: 23,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,850.72 : 26,735.52 = 15,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,850.72/26,735.52 = 15,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,850.72x = 26,735.52 × 15,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,850.72x = 410,811,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,811,583.80/17,850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.73

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