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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.31, 25,867.10 and 15,226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.31, 25,867.10 and 15,226.41 is: 22,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.31 : 25,867.10 = 15,226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.31/25,867.10 = 15,226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.31x = 25,867.10 × 15,226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.31x = 393,862,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,862,993.98/17,328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.46

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