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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.10, 26,033.70 and 15,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.10, 26,033.70 and 15,533.30 is: 23,267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.10 : 26,033.70 = 15,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.10/26,033.70 = 15,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.10x = 26,033.70 × 15,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.10x = 404,389,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,389,272.21/17,380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.37

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