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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.12, 26,430.81 and 10,232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.12, 26,430.81 and 10,232.85 is: 15,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.12 : 26,430.81 = 10,232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.12/26,430.81 = 10,232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.12x = 26,430.81 × 10,232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.12x = 270,462,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,462,514.11/17,626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.42

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