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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.98, 26,437.47 and 10,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.98, 26,437.47 and 10,280.71 is: 15,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.98 : 26,437.47 = 10,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.98/26,437.47 = 10,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.98x = 26,437.47 × 10,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.98x = 271,795,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,795,962.20/17,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.07

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