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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.41, 26,465.85 and 15,628.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.41, 26,465.85 and 15,628.61 is: 23,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.41 : 26,465.85 = 15,628.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.41/26,465.85 = 15,628.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.41x = 26,465.85 × 15,628.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.41x = 413,624,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,624,514.13/17,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.54

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