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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.21, 26,012.52 and 15,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.21, 26,012.52 and 15,051.26 is: 22,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.21 : 26,012.52 = 15,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.21/26,012.52 = 15,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.21x = 26,012.52 × 15,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.21x = 391,521,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,521,201.78/17,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.95

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