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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,538.65, 26,261.25 and 15,296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,538.65, 26,261.25 and 15,296.64 is: 22,904.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,538.65 : 26,261.25 = 15,296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,538.65/26,261.25 = 15,296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,538.65x = 26,261.25 × 15,296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,538.65x = 401,708,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,708,731.36/17,538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.20

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