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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.66, 26,251.44 and 15,560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.66, 26,251.44 and 15,560.22 is: 23,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.66 : 26,251.44 = 15,560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.66/26,251.44 = 15,560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.66x = 26,251.44 × 15,560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.66x = 408,478,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,478,181.72/17,523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,310.10

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