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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.95, 26,375.66 and 15,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.95, 26,375.66 and 15,343.52 is: 23,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.95 : 26,375.66 = 15,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.95/26,375.66 = 15,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.95x = 26,375.66 × 15,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.95x = 404,695,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,695,258.13/17,565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.63

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