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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.57, 26,010.80 and 10,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.57, 26,010.80 and 10,669.86 is: 16,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.57 : 26,010.80 = 10,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.57/26,010.80 = 10,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.57x = 26,010.80 × 10,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.57x = 277,531,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,531,594.49/17,328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.84

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