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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.37, 26,511.67 and 10,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.37, 26,511.67 and 10,275.11 is: 15,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.37 : 26,511.67 = 10,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.37/26,511.67 = 10,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.37x = 26,511.67 × 10,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.37x = 272,410,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,410,325.53/17,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.86

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