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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.08, 26,103.70 and 10,740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.08, 26,103.70 and 10,740.84 is: 16,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.08 : 26,103.70 = 10,740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.08/26,103.70 = 10,740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.08x = 26,103.70 × 10,740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.08x = 280,375,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,375,665.11/17,403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.69

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