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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.53, 26,674.11 and 10,770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.53, 26,674.11 and 10,770.01 is: 16,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.53 : 26,674.11 = 10,770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.53/26,674.11 = 10,770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.53x = 26,674.11 × 10,770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.53x = 287,280,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,280,346.00/17,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,147.03

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