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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.97, 26,553.48 and 10,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.97, 26,553.48 and 10,314.54 is: 15,466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.97 : 26,553.48 = 10,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.97/26,553.48 = 10,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.97x = 26,553.48 × 10,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.97x = 273,886,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,886,931.60/17,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.87

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