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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.09, 26,655.06 and 10,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.09, 26,655.06 and 10,374.30 is: 15,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.09 : 26,655.06 = 10,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.09/26,655.06 = 10,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.09x = 26,655.06 × 10,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.09x = 276,527,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,527,588.96/17,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.28

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