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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.80, 26,581.74 and 10,333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.80, 26,581.74 and 10,333.39 is: 15,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.80 : 26,581.74 = 10,333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.80/26,581.74 = 10,333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.80x = 26,581.74 × 10,333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.80x = 274,679,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,679,486.30/17,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.15

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