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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.52, 26,565.36 and 10,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.52, 26,565.36 and 10,712.16 is: 16,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.52 : 26,565.36 = 10,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.52/26,565.36 = 10,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.52x = 26,565.36 × 10,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.52x = 284,572,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,572,386.78/17,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.91

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