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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.04, 26,554.38 and 10,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.04, 26,554.38 and 10,702.12 is: 16,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.04 : 26,554.38 = 10,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.04/26,554.38 = 10,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.04x = 26,554.38 × 10,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.04x = 284,188,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,188,161.29/17,748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.37

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