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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.22, 26,553.86 and 10,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.22, 26,553.86 and 10,314.79 is: 15,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.22 : 26,553.86 = 10,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.22/26,553.86 = 10,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.22x = 26,553.86 × 10,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.22x = 273,897,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,897,305.25/17,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.24

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