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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,345.61, 26,030.16 and 10,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,345.61, 26,030.16 and 10,775.43 is: 16,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,345.61 : 26,030.16 = 10,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,345.61/26,030.16 = 10,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,345.61x = 26,030.16 × 10,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,345.61x = 280,486,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,486,166.97/17,345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.44

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