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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.40, 26,286.40 and 15,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.40, 26,286.40 and 15,715.20 is: 23,526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.40 : 26,286.40 = 15,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.40/26,286.40 = 15,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.40x = 26,286.40 × 15,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.40x = 413,096,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,096,033.28/17,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,526.97

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