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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.28, 26,498.34 and 15,830.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.28, 26,498.34 and 15,830.03 is: 23,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.28 : 26,498.34 = 15,830.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.28/26,498.34 = 15,830.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.28x = 26,498.34 × 15,830.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.28x = 419,469,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,469,583.40/17,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.17

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