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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.81, 26,555.28 and 10,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.81, 26,555.28 and 10,705.43 is: 16,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.81 : 26,555.28 = 10,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.81/26,555.28 = 10,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.81x = 26,555.28 × 10,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.81x = 284,285,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,285,504.87/17,734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,029.80

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