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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.02, 26,497.98 and 10,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.02, 26,497.98 and 10,277.46 is: 15,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.02 : 26,497.98 = 10,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.02/26,497.98 = 10,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.02x = 26,497.98 × 10,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.02x = 272,331,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,331,929.53/17,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.22

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