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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.56, 26,652.93 and 10,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.56, 26,652.93 and 10,362.76 is: 15,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.56 : 26,652.93 = 10,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.56/26,652.93 = 10,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.56x = 26,652.93 × 10,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.56x = 276,197,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,197,916.89/17,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.44

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