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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.68, 26,088.93 and 15,045.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.68, 26,088.93 and 15,045.66 is: 22,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.68 : 26,088.93 = 15,045.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.68/26,088.93 = 15,045.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.68x = 26,088.93 × 15,045.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.68x = 392,525,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,525,170.54/17,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,568.41

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