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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.04, 26,655.60 and 10,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.04, 26,655.60 and 10,377 is: 15,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.04 : 26,655.60 = 10,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.04/26,655.60 = 10,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.04x = 26,655.60 × 10,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.04x = 276,605,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,605,161.20/17,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.95

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