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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.08, 26,414.43 and 10,221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.08, 26,414.43 and 10,221.67 is: 15,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.08 : 26,414.43 = 10,221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.08/26,414.43 = 10,221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.08x = 26,414.43 × 10,221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.08x = 269,999,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,999,586.70/17,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.75

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