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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.20, 26,593.80 and 15,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.20, 26,593.80 and 15,266.80 is: 22,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.20 : 26,593.80 = 15,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.20/26,593.80 = 15,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.20x = 26,593.80 × 15,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.20x = 406,002,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,002,225.84/17,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,900.20

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