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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.02, 26,651.11 and 10,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.02, 26,651.11 and 10,373.98 is: 15,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.02 : 26,651.11 = 10,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.02/26,651.11 = 10,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.02x = 26,651.11 × 10,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.02x = 276,478,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,478,082.12/17,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.44

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