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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.30, 26,582.49 and 10,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.30, 26,582.49 and 10,333.89 is: 15,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.30 : 26,582.49 = 10,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.30/26,582.49 = 10,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.30x = 26,582.49 × 10,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.30x = 274,700,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,700,527.59/17,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.90

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