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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.26, 25,688.64 and 15,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.26, 25,688.64 and 15,356.10 is: 23,038.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.26 : 25,688.64 = 15,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.26/25,688.64 = 15,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.26x = 25,688.64 × 15,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.26x = 394,477,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,477,324.70/17,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.86

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