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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.74, 26,685.42 and 10,402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.74, 26,685.42 and 10,402.48 is: 15,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.74 : 26,685.42 = 10,402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.74/26,685.42 = 10,402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.74x = 26,685.42 × 10,402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.74x = 277,594,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,594,547.84/17,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.93

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