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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.18, 26,457.76 and 10,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.18, 26,457.76 and 10,250.76 is: 15,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.18 : 26,457.76 = 10,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.18/26,457.76 = 10,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.18x = 26,457.76 × 10,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.18x = 271,212,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,212,147.90/17,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.20

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