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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861.52, 26,772.84 and 15,256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861.52, 26,772.84 and 15,256.56 is: 22,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861.52 : 26,772.84 = 15,256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861.52/26,772.84 = 15,256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861.52x = 26,772.84 × 15,256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861.52x = 408,461,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,461,439.83/17,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.24

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