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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.76, 26,582.51 and 10,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.76, 26,582.51 and 10,706.99 is: 16,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.76 : 26,582.51 = 10,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.76/26,582.51 = 10,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.76x = 26,582.51 × 10,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.76x = 284,618,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,618,668.74/17,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.30

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