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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.40, 26,083.01 and 10,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.40, 26,083.01 and 10,727.15 is: 16,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.40 : 26,083.01 = 10,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.40/26,083.01 = 10,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.40x = 26,083.01 × 10,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.40x = 279,796,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,796,403.84/17,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.05

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