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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.08, 26,064.60 and 10,714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.08, 26,064.60 and 10,714.86 is: 16,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.08 : 26,064.60 = 10,714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.08/26,064.60 = 10,714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.08x = 26,064.60 × 10,714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.08x = 279,278,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,278,539.96/17,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,071.66

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