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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.27, 26,524.42 and 10,299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.27, 26,524.42 and 10,299.11 is: 15,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.27 : 26,524.42 = 10,299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.27/26,524.42 = 10,299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.27x = 26,524.42 × 10,299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.27x = 273,177,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,177,760.90/17,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.73

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