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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.46, 26,423.65 and 10,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.46, 26,423.65 and 10,504.71 is: 15,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.46 : 26,423.65 = 10,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.46/26,423.65 = 10,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.46x = 26,423.65 × 10,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.46x = 277,572,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,572,879.48/17,618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,754.66

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