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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.82, 26,594.63 and 10,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.82, 26,594.63 and 10,228.52 is: 15,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.82 : 26,594.63 = 10,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.82/26,594.63 = 10,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.82x = 26,594.63 × 10,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.82x = 272,023,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,023,704.85/17,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.72

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