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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.14, 26,513.73 and 10,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.14, 26,513.73 and 10,291.98 is: 15,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.14 : 26,513.73 = 10,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.14/26,513.73 = 10,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.14x = 26,513.73 × 10,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.14x = 272,878,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,878,778.89/17,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.05

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