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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.75, 26,308.69 and 15,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.75, 26,308.69 and 15,245.70 is: 22,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.75 : 26,308.69 = 15,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.75/26,308.69 = 15,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.75x = 26,308.69 × 15,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.75x = 401,094,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,094,395.13/17,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.59

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