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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.62, 26,427.06 and 10,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.62, 26,427.06 and 10,230.35 is: 15,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.62 : 26,427.06 = 10,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.62/26,427.06 = 10,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.62x = 26,427.06 × 10,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.62x = 270,357,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,357,941.14/17,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,340.66

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