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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.42, 26,665.81 and 10,734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.42, 26,665.81 and 10,734.73 is: 16,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.42 : 26,665.81 = 10,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.42/26,665.81 = 10,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.42x = 26,665.81 × 10,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.42x = 286,250,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,250,177.08/17,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,125.48

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