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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.40, 26,377.85 and 15,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.40, 26,377.85 and 15,452.28 is: 23,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.40 : 26,377.85 = 15,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.40/26,377.85 = 15,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.40x = 26,377.85 × 15,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.40x = 407,597,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,597,924.00/17,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.52

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