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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.02, 26,324.52 and 15,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.02, 26,324.52 and 15,338.24 is: 22,987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.02 : 26,324.52 = 15,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.02/26,324.52 = 15,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.02x = 26,324.52 × 15,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.02x = 403,771,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,771,805.64/17,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.27

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