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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.72, 26,609.64 and 10,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.72, 26,609.64 and 10,727.22 is: 16,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.72 : 26,609.64 = 10,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.72/26,609.64 = 10,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.72x = 26,609.64 × 10,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.72x = 285,447,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,447,462.40/17,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.71

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