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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.51, 26,661.68 and 10,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.51, 26,661.68 and 10,378.72 is: 15,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.51 : 26,661.68 = 10,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.51/26,661.68 = 10,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.51x = 26,661.68 × 10,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.51x = 276,714,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,714,111.45/17,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.91

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