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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.02, 26,321.52 and 15,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.02, 26,321.52 and 15,336.24 is: 22,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.02 : 26,321.52 = 15,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.02/26,321.52 = 15,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.02x = 26,321.52 × 15,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.02x = 403,673,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,673,147.88/17,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.27

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