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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.68, 26,645.48 and 10,367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.68, 26,645.48 and 10,367.92 is: 15,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.68 : 26,645.48 = 10,367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.68/26,645.48 = 10,367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.68x = 26,645.48 × 10,367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.68x = 276,258,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,258,205.00/17,762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.73

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