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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.17, 26,354.58 and 15,276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.17, 26,354.58 and 15,276.25 is: 22,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.17 : 26,354.58 = 15,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.17/26,354.58 = 15,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.17x = 26,354.58 × 15,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.17x = 402,599,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,599,152.73/17,597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.63

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