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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.07, 26,612.96 and 10,346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.07, 26,612.96 and 10,346.27 is: 15,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.07 : 26,612.96 = 10,346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.07/26,612.96 = 10,346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.07x = 26,612.96 × 10,346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.07x = 275,344,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,344,684.86/17,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,520.18

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