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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.16, 26,549.68 and 10,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.16, 26,549.68 and 10,316 is: 15,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.16 : 26,549.68 = 10,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.16/26,549.68 = 10,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.16x = 26,549.68 × 10,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.16x = 273,886,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,886,498.88/17,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.01

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