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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.55, 26,651.07 and 10,282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.55, 26,651.07 and 10,282.34 is: 15,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.55 : 26,651.07 = 10,282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.55/26,651.07 = 10,282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.55x = 26,651.07 × 10,282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.55x = 274,035,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,035,229.85/17,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.36

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