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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.34, 26,179.56 and 15,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.34, 26,179.56 and 15,767.64 is: 23,553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.34 : 26,179.56 = 15,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.34/26,179.56 = 15,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.34x = 26,179.56 × 15,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.34x = 412,789,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,789,877.44/17,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.89

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