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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.53, 25,867.45 and 15,226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.53, 25,867.45 and 15,226.65 is: 22,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.53 : 25,867.45 = 15,226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.53/25,867.45 = 15,226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.53x = 25,867.45 × 15,226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.53x = 393,874,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,874,626.58/17,328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.83

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