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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.80, 26,268.44 and 15,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.80, 26,268.44 and 15,427.28 is: 23,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.80 : 26,268.44 = 15,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.80/26,268.44 = 15,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.80x = 26,268.44 × 15,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.80x = 405,250,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,250,579.04/17,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,121.77

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