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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.76, 26,282.52 and 15,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.76, 26,282.52 and 15,743.28 is: 23,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.76 : 26,282.52 = 15,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.76/26,282.52 = 15,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.76x = 26,282.52 × 15,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.76x = 413,773,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,773,071.47/17,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.80

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