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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.72, 26,413.74 and 10,948.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.72, 26,413.74 and 10,948.41 is: 16,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.72 : 26,413.74 = 10,948.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.72/26,413.74 = 10,948.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.72x = 26,413.74 × 10,948.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.72x = 289,188,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,188,455.15/17,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.60

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