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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.44, 26,477.40 and 10,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.44, 26,477.40 and 10,252.28 is: 15,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.44 : 26,477.40 = 10,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.44/26,477.40 = 10,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.44x = 26,477.40 × 10,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.44x = 271,453,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,453,718.47/17,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.69

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