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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.97, 26,554.98 and 10,315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.97, 26,554.98 and 10,315.54 is: 15,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.97 : 26,554.98 = 10,315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.97/26,554.98 = 10,315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.97x = 26,554.98 × 10,315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.97x = 273,928,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,928,958.39/17,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.37

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