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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.26, 26,267.20 and 15,830.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.26, 26,267.20 and 15,830.22 is: 23,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.26 : 26,267.20 = 15,830.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.26/26,267.20 = 15,830.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.26x = 26,267.20 × 15,830.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.26x = 415,815,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,815,554.78/17,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,756.46

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