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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,758.27, 26,628.67 and 10,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,758.27, 26,628.67 and 10,364.59 is: 15,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,758.27 : 26,628.67 = 10,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,758.27/26,628.67 = 10,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,758.27x = 26,628.67 × 10,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,758.27x = 275,995,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,995,246.80/17,758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.79

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