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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.84, 26,643.60 and 10,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.84, 26,643.60 and 10,374.56 is: 15,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.84 : 26,643.60 = 10,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.84/26,643.60 = 10,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.84x = 26,643.60 × 10,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.84x = 276,415,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,415,626.82/17,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.08

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