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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.24, 26,397.36 and 10,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.24, 26,397.36 and 10,211.34 is: 15,293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.24 : 26,397.36 = 10,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.24/26,397.36 = 10,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.24x = 26,397.36 × 10,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.24x = 269,552,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,552,418.06/17,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.55

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