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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.94, 26,658.09 and 10,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.94, 26,658.09 and 10,384.26 is: 15,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.94 : 26,658.09 = 10,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.94/26,658.09 = 10,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.94x = 26,658.09 × 10,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.94x = 276,824,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,824,537.66/17,777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.24

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