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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.55, 26,035.27 and 15,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.55, 26,035.27 and 15,287.72 is: 22,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.55 : 26,035.27 = 15,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.55/26,035.27 = 15,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.55x = 26,035.27 × 15,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.55x = 398,019,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,019,944.75/17,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.73

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