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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.48, 26,433.27 and 10,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.48, 26,433.27 and 10,230.12 is: 15,347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.48 : 26,433.27 = 10,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.48/26,433.27 = 10,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.48x = 26,433.27 × 10,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.48x = 270,415,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,415,524.09/17,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.53

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