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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.95, 26,486.55 and 10,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.95, 26,486.55 and 10,283.89 is: 15,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.95 : 26,486.55 = 10,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.95/26,486.55 = 10,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.95x = 26,486.55 × 10,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.95x = 272,384,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,384,766.68/17,675.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.91

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