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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.80, 26,232.30 and 15,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.80, 26,232.30 and 15,209.80 is: 22,781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.80 : 26,232.30 = 15,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.80/26,232.30 = 15,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.80x = 26,232.30 × 15,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.80x = 398,988,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,988,036.54/17,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,781.35

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