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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.84, 26,445.28 and 15,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.84, 26,445.28 and 15,497.44 is: 23,333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.84 : 26,445.28 = 15,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.84/26,445.28 = 15,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.84x = 26,445.28 × 15,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.84x = 409,834,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,834,140.08/17,563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,333.97

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