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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.94, 26,406.66 and 10,604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.94, 26,406.66 and 10,604.07 is: 15,884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.94 : 26,406.66 = 10,604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.94/26,406.66 = 10,604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.94x = 26,406.66 × 10,604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.94x = 280,018,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,018,071.11/17,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,884.90

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