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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.68, 26,388.08 and 15,439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.68, 26,388.08 and 15,439.68 is: 23,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.68 : 26,388.08 = 15,439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.68/26,388.08 = 15,439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.68x = 26,388.08 × 15,439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.68x = 407,423,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,423,511.01/17,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.02

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