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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.25, 26,313.96 and 15,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.25, 26,313.96 and 15,249.18 is: 22,837.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.25 : 26,313.96 = 15,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.25/26,313.96 = 15,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.25x = 26,313.96 × 15,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.25x = 401,266,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,266,312.55/17,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.83

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