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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.01, 26,317.04 and 15,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.01, 26,317.04 and 15,333.23 is: 22,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.01 : 26,317.04 = 15,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.01/26,317.04 = 15,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.01x = 26,317.04 × 15,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.01x = 403,525,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,525,216.37/17,560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.78

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