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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.66, 26,545.97 and 10,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.66, 26,545.97 and 10,313.50 is: 15,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.66 : 26,545.97 = 10,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.66/26,545.97 = 10,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.66x = 26,545.97 × 10,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.66x = 273,781,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,781,861.60/17,731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.28

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