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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.16, 26,458.56 and 15,560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.16, 26,458.56 and 15,560.58 is: 23,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.16 : 26,458.56 = 15,560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.16/26,458.56 = 15,560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.16x = 26,458.56 × 15,560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.16x = 411,710,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,710,539.56/17,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.60

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