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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.75, 26,307.20 and 15,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.75, 26,307.20 and 15,244.70 is: 22,831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.75 : 26,307.20 = 15,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.75/26,307.20 = 15,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.75x = 26,307.20 × 15,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.75x = 401,045,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,045,164.08/17,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.09

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