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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,643.78, 26,476.64 and 10,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,643.78, 26,476.64 and 10,993.34 is: 16,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,643.78 : 26,476.64 = 10,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,643.78/26,476.64 = 10,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,643.78x = 26,476.64 × 10,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,643.78x = 291,066,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,066,705.58/17,643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.85

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