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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.51, 26,645.86 and 10,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.51, 26,645.86 and 10,370.48 is: 15,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.51 : 26,645.86 = 10,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.51/26,645.86 = 10,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.51x = 26,645.86 × 10,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.51x = 276,330,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,330,387.83/17,788.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.21

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