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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.20, 26,383.80 and 10,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.20, 26,383.80 and 10,177.40 is: 15,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.20 : 26,383.80 = 10,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.20/26,383.80 = 10,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.20x = 26,383.80 × 10,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.20x = 268,518,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,518,486.12/17,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.70

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