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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.25, 26,309.46 and 15,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.25, 26,309.46 and 15,246.18 is: 22,833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.25 : 26,309.46 = 15,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.25/26,309.46 = 15,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.25x = 26,309.46 × 15,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.25x = 401,118,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,118,762.86/17,567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.33

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