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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.66, 26,273.46 and 15,269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.66, 26,273.46 and 15,269.91 is: 22,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.66 : 26,273.46 = 15,269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.66/26,273.46 = 15,269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.66x = 26,273.46 × 15,269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.66x = 401,193,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,193,369.59/17,530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,885.24

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