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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.16, 26,740.64 and 15,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.16, 26,740.64 and 15,647.68 is: 23,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.16 : 26,740.64 = 15,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.16/26,740.64 = 15,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.16x = 26,740.64 × 15,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.16x = 418,428,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,428,977.72/17,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,449.07

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