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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.54, 26,514.14 and 10,279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.54, 26,514.14 and 10,279.18 is: 15,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.54 : 26,514.14 = 10,279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.54/26,514.14 = 10,279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.54x = 26,514.14 × 10,279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.54x = 272,543,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,543,566.21/17,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.82

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