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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.66, 26,062.90 and 10,383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.66, 26,062.90 and 10,383.27 is: 15,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.66 : 26,062.90 = 10,383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.66/26,062.90 = 10,383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.66x = 26,062.90 × 10,383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.66x = 270,618,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,618,075.77/17,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.86

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