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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.19, 26,388.81 and 15,440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.19, 26,388.81 and 15,440.19 is: 23,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.19 : 26,388.81 = 15,440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.19/26,388.81 = 15,440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.19x = 26,388.81 × 15,440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.19x = 407,448,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,448,240.27/17,627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.76

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