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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.57, 26,009.30 and 10,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.57, 26,009.30 and 10,668.86 is: 16,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.57 : 26,009.30 = 10,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.57/26,009.30 = 10,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.57x = 26,009.30 × 10,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.57x = 277,489,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,489,720.86/17,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.35

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