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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.67, 26,582.38 and 10,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.67, 26,582.38 and 10,706.90 is: 16,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.67 : 26,582.38 = 10,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.67/26,582.38 = 10,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.67x = 26,582.38 × 10,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.67x = 284,614,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,614,979.14/17,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.17

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