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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.08, 26,147.48 and 10,410.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.08, 26,147.48 and 10,410.93 is: 15,620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.08 : 26,147.48 = 10,410.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.08/26,147.48 = 10,410.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.08x = 26,147.48 × 10,410.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.08x = 272,219,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,219,531.90/17,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.49

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