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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.52, 25,726.62 and 15,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.52, 25,726.62 and 15,226.92 is: 22,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.52 : 25,726.62 = 15,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.52/25,726.62 = 15,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.52x = 25,726.62 × 15,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.52x = 391,737,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,737,184.61/17,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.24

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