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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.73, 26,553.11 and 10,314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.73, 26,553.11 and 10,314.29 is: 15,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.73 : 26,553.11 = 10,314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.73/26,553.11 = 10,314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.73x = 26,553.11 × 10,314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.73x = 273,876,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,876,292.60/17,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.49

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