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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.97, 26,551.98 and 10,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.97, 26,551.98 and 10,313.54 is: 15,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.97 : 26,551.98 = 10,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.97/26,551.98 = 10,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.97x = 26,551.98 × 10,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.97x = 273,844,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,844,775.05/17,706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.37

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