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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.28, 26,222.40 and 15,540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.28, 26,222.40 and 15,540.84 is: 23,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.28 : 26,222.40 = 15,540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.28/26,222.40 = 15,540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.28x = 26,222.40 × 15,540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.28x = 407,518,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,518,122.82/17,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,281.06

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