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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.28, 26,015.22 and 10,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.28, 26,015.22 and 10,733.88 is: 16,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.28 : 26,015.22 = 10,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.28/26,015.22 = 10,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.28x = 26,015.22 × 10,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.28x = 279,244,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,244,249.65/17,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,115.87

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