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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.69, 26,412.27 and 10,607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.69, 26,412.27 and 10,607.82 is: 15,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.69 : 26,412.27 = 10,607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.69/26,412.27 = 10,607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.69x = 26,412.27 × 10,607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.69x = 280,176,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,176,605.95/17,631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,890.51

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