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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.80, 26,560.80 and 15,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.80, 26,560.80 and 15,428.80 is: 23,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.80 : 26,560.80 = 15,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.80/26,560.80 = 15,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.80x = 26,560.80 × 15,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.80x = 409,801,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,801,271.04/17,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.79

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