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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.16, 26,249.19 and 15,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.16, 26,249.19 and 15,558.72 is: 23,307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.16 : 26,249.19 = 15,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.16/26,249.19 = 15,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.16x = 26,249.19 × 15,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.16x = 408,403,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,403,797.44/17,522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.85

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