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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.60, 26,646.90 and 10,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.60, 26,646.90 and 10,377.40 is: 15,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.60 : 26,646.90 = 10,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.60/26,646.90 = 10,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.60x = 26,646.90 × 10,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.60x = 276,525,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,525,540.06/17,764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.10

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