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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.02, 26,499.48 and 10,278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.02, 26,499.48 and 10,278.46 is: 15,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.02 : 26,499.48 = 10,278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.02/26,499.48 = 10,278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.02x = 26,499.48 × 10,278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.02x = 272,373,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,373,845.20/17,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.72

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