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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.57, 26,618.21 and 10,349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.57, 26,618.21 and 10,349.77 is: 15,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.57 : 26,618.21 = 10,349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.57/26,618.21 = 10,349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.57x = 26,618.21 × 10,349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.57x = 275,492,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,492,351.31/17,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.45

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