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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.32, 26,153.85 and 15,655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.32, 26,153.85 and 15,655.43 is: 23,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.32 : 26,153.85 = 15,655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.32/26,153.85 = 15,655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.32x = 26,153.85 × 15,655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.32x = 409,449,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,449,767.91/17,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,363.33

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