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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.16, 26,030.40 and 15,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.16, 26,030.40 and 15,296.16 is: 22,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.16 : 26,030.40 = 15,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.16/26,030.40 = 15,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.16x = 26,030.40 × 15,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.16x = 398,165,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,165,163.26/17,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.27

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