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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.64, 26,506.80 and 15,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.64, 26,506.80 and 15,079.36 is: 22,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.64 : 26,506.80 = 15,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.64/26,506.80 = 15,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.64x = 26,506.80 × 15,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.64x = 399,705,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,705,579.65/17,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.44

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