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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.76, 26,613.36 and 10,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.76, 26,613.36 and 10,354.08 is: 15,526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.76 : 26,613.36 = 10,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.76/26,613.36 = 10,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.76x = 26,613.36 × 10,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.76x = 275,556,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,556,858.51/17,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.29

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