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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.68, 26,389.58 and 15,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.68, 26,389.58 and 15,440.68 is: 23,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.68 : 26,389.58 = 15,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.68/26,389.58 = 15,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.68x = 26,389.58 × 15,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.68x = 407,473,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,473,060.11/17,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,115.52

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