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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.37, 26,464.51 and 10,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.37, 26,464.51 and 10,237.13 is: 15,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.37 : 26,464.51 = 10,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.37/26,464.51 = 10,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.37x = 26,464.51 × 10,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.37x = 270,920,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,920,496.93/17,627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.31

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