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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.82, 26,261.34 and 10,757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.82, 26,261.34 and 10,757.93 is: 16,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.82 : 26,261.34 = 10,757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.82/26,261.34 = 10,757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.82x = 26,261.34 × 10,757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.82x = 282,517,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,517,526.12/17,504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.41

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