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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.70, 26,603.55 and 10,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.70, 26,603.55 and 10,823.70 is: 16,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.70 : 26,603.55 = 10,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.70/26,603.55 = 10,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.70x = 26,603.55 × 10,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.70x = 287,948,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,948,844.14/17,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.55

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