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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,518.40, 26,277.60 and 15,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,518.40, 26,277.60 and 15,905.60 is: 23,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,518.40 : 26,277.60 = 15,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,518.40/26,277.60 = 15,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,518.40x = 26,277.60 × 15,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,518.40x = 417,960,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,960,994.56/17,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.40

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