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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.66, 26,271.96 and 15,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.66, 26,271.96 and 15,268.91 is: 22,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.66 : 26,271.96 = 15,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.66/26,271.96 = 15,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.66x = 26,271.96 × 15,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.66x = 401,144,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,144,122.24/17,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.74

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