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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.06, 17,440.59 and 10,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.06, 17,440.59 and 10,266.26 is: 15,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.06 : 17,440.59 = 10,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.06/17,440.59 = 10,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.06x = 17,440.59 × 10,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.06x = 179,049,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,049,631.49/11,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.39

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