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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.33, 26,579.18 and 15,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.33, 26,579.18 and 15,244.77 is: 22,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.33 : 26,579.18 = 15,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.33/26,579.18 = 15,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.33x = 26,579.18 × 15,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.33x = 405,193,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,193,485.89/17,655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.21

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