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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.58, 26,317.88 and 15,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.58, 26,317.88 and 15,333.80 is: 22,980.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.58 : 26,317.88 = 15,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.58/26,317.88 = 15,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.58x = 26,317.88 × 15,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.58x = 403,552,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,552,957.59/17,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.62

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