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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.93, 26,386.95 and 15,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.93, 26,386.95 and 15,438.93 is: 23,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.93 : 26,386.95 = 15,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.93/26,386.95 = 15,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.93x = 26,386.95 × 15,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.93x = 407,386,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,386,273.96/17,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.90

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