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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.40, 26,454.40 and 15,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.40, 26,454.40 and 15,827.20 is: 23,694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.40 : 26,454.40 = 15,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.40/26,454.40 = 15,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.40x = 26,454.40 × 15,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.40x = 418,699,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,699,079.68/17,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,694.94

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