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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.17, 26,353.08 and 15,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.17, 26,353.08 and 15,275.25 is: 22,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.17 : 26,353.08 = 15,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.17/26,353.08 = 15,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.17x = 26,353.08 × 15,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.17x = 402,549,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,549,885.27/17,596.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.13

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