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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.01, 26,320.03 and 15,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.01, 26,320.03 and 15,335.23 is: 22,982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.01 : 26,320.03 = 15,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.01/26,320.03 = 15,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.01x = 26,320.03 × 15,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.01x = 403,623,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,623,713.66/17,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.77

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