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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.10, 26,652.07 and 10,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.10, 26,652.07 and 10,372.31 is: 15,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.10 : 26,652.07 = 10,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.10/26,652.07 = 10,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.10x = 26,652.07 × 10,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.10x = 276,443,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,443,532.18/17,767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.29

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