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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.49, 25,867.38 and 15,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.49, 25,867.38 and 15,226.60 is: 22,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.49 : 25,867.38 = 15,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.49/25,867.38 = 15,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.49x = 25,867.38 × 15,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.49x = 393,872,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,872,248.31/17,328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.75

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