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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.66, 26,249.94 and 15,559.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.66, 26,249.94 and 15,559.22 is: 23,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.66 : 26,249.94 = 15,559.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.66/26,249.94 = 15,559.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.66x = 26,249.94 × 15,559.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.66x = 408,428,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,428,591.45/17,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,308.60

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