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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.21, 26,011.03 and 15,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.21, 26,011.03 and 15,050.26 is: 22,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.21 : 26,011.03 = 15,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.21/26,011.03 = 15,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.21x = 26,011.03 × 15,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.21x = 391,472,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,472,661.71/17,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.46

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