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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.52, 26,573.33 and 15,700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.52, 26,573.33 and 15,700.66 is: 23,435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.52 : 26,573.33 = 15,700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.52/26,573.33 = 15,700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.52x = 26,573.33 × 15,700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.52x = 417,218,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,218,819.40/17,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.94

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