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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.64, 26,337.54 and 10,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.64, 26,337.54 and 10,907.16 is: 16,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.64 : 26,337.54 = 10,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.64/26,337.54 = 10,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.64x = 26,337.54 × 10,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.64x = 287,267,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,267,762.79/17,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,349.31

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