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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.12, 26,581.92 and 10,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.12, 26,581.92 and 10,333.44 is: 15,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.12 : 26,581.92 = 10,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.12/26,581.92 = 10,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.12x = 26,581.92 × 10,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.12x = 274,682,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,682,675.40/17,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.05

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