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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.72, 23,874.54 and 15,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.72, 23,874.54 and 15,226.04 is: 21,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.72 : 23,874.54 = 15,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.72/23,874.54 = 15,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.72x = 23,874.54 × 15,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.72x = 363,514,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,514,701.02/17,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.38

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