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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.07, 26,612.01 and 10,361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.07, 26,612.01 and 10,361.43 is: 15,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.07 : 26,612.01 = 10,361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.07/26,612.01 = 10,361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.07x = 26,612.01 × 10,361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.07x = 275,738,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,738,478.77/17,768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.76

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