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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.03, 26,323.83 and 15,203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.03, 26,323.83 and 15,203.59 is: 22,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.03 : 26,323.83 = 15,203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.03/26,323.83 = 15,203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.03x = 26,323.83 × 15,203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.03x = 400,216,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,216,652.74/17,653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,671.28

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