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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.80, 26,441.70 and 10,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.80, 26,441.70 and 10,629.40 is: 15,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.80 : 26,441.70 = 10,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.80/26,441.70 = 10,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.80x = 26,441.70 × 10,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.80x = 281,059,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,059,405.98/17,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.10

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