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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.80, 26,508.33 and 10,177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.80, 26,508.33 and 10,177.97 is: 15,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.80 : 26,508.33 = 10,177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.80/26,508.33 = 10,177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.80x = 26,508.33 × 10,177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.80x = 269,800,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,800,854.95/17,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.36

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