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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.27, 26,627.18 and 10,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.27, 26,627.18 and 10,363.59 is: 15,540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.27 : 26,627.18 = 10,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.27/26,627.18 = 10,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.27x = 26,627.18 × 10,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.27x = 275,953,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,953,124.56/17,757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.29

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