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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,487.20, 26,230.80 and 15,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,487.20, 26,230.80 and 15,759.20 is: 23,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,487.20 : 26,230.80 = 15,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,487.20/26,230.80 = 15,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,487.20x = 26,230.80 × 15,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,487.20x = 413,376,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,376,423.36/17,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.80

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