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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.84, 26,575.70 and 10,328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.84, 26,575.70 and 10,328.72 is: 15,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.84 : 26,575.70 = 10,328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.84/26,575.70 = 10,328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.84x = 26,575.70 × 10,328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.84x = 274,492,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,492,779.58/17,709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.45

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