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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.11, 26,584.89 and 10,335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.11, 26,584.89 and 10,335.43 is: 15,498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.11 : 26,584.89 = 10,335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.11/26,584.89 = 10,335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.11x = 26,584.89 × 10,335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.11x = 274,766,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,766,269.65/17,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.03

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