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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.30, 26,487.93 and 10,270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.30, 26,487.93 and 10,270.89 is: 15,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.30 : 26,487.93 = 10,270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.30/26,487.93 = 10,270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.30x = 26,487.93 × 10,270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.30x = 272,054,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,054,615.36/17,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.38

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