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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.49, 26,511.86 and 10,275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.49, 26,511.86 and 10,275.23 is: 15,412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.49 : 26,511.86 = 10,275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.49/26,511.86 = 10,275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.49x = 26,511.86 × 10,275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.49x = 272,415,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,415,275.29/17,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.04

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