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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.80, 26,629.23 and 10,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.80, 26,629.23 and 10,740.15 is: 16,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.80 : 26,629.23 = 10,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.80/26,629.23 = 10,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.80x = 26,629.23 × 10,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.80x = 286,001,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,001,924.58/17,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.08

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