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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.36, 26,783.52 and 15,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.36, 26,783.52 and 15,226 is: 22,817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.36 : 26,783.52 = 15,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.36/26,783.52 = 15,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.36x = 26,783.52 × 15,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.36x = 407,805,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,805,875.52/17,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.68

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