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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.99, 26,509.61 and 10,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.99, 26,509.61 and 10,273.73 is: 15,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.99 : 26,509.61 = 10,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.99/26,509.61 = 10,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.99x = 26,509.61 × 10,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.99x = 272,352,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,352,468.68/17,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.79

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