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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.48, 26,586.20 and 10,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.48, 26,586.20 and 10,701.20 is: 16,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.48 : 26,586.20 = 10,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.48/26,586.20 = 10,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.48x = 26,586.20 × 10,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.48x = 284,504,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,504,243.44/17,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,064.17

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