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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.79, 26,619.44 and 10,344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.79, 26,619.44 and 10,344.51 is: 15,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.79 : 26,619.44 = 10,344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.79/26,619.44 = 10,344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.79x = 26,619.44 × 10,344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.79x = 275,365,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,365,011.55/17,737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.21

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