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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.73, 26,327.14 and 10,900.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.73, 26,327.14 and 10,900.22 is: 16,338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.73 : 26,327.14 = 10,900.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.73/26,327.14 = 10,900.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.73x = 26,327.14 × 10,900.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.73x = 286,971,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,971,459.08/17,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.87

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