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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.78, 26,220.15 and 15,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.78, 26,220.15 and 15,539.34 is: 23,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.78 : 26,220.15 = 15,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.78/26,220.15 = 15,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.78x = 26,220.15 × 15,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.78x = 407,443,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,443,825.70/17,502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,278.81

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