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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.94, 26,659.59 and 10,385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.94, 26,659.59 and 10,385.26 is: 15,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.94 : 26,659.59 = 10,385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.94/26,659.59 = 10,385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.94x = 26,659.59 × 10,385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.94x = 276,866,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,866,773.64/17,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.74

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