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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.09, 26,553.67 and 10,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.09, 26,553.67 and 10,314.66 is: 15,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.09 : 26,553.67 = 10,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.09/26,553.67 = 10,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.09x = 26,553.67 × 10,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.09x = 273,892,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,892,052.02/17,708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.06

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