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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.46, 26,192.85 and 15,683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.46, 26,192.85 and 15,683.26 is: 23,403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.46 : 26,192.85 = 15,683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.46/26,192.85 = 15,683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.46x = 26,192.85 × 15,683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.46x = 410,789,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,789,276.69/17,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,403.52

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