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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.08, 26,581.68 and 10,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.08, 26,581.68 and 10,704.12 is: 16,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.08 : 26,581.68 = 10,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.08/26,581.68 = 10,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.08x = 26,581.68 × 10,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.08x = 284,533,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,533,492.52/17,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.60

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