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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,797.58, 26,737.89 and 10,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,797.58, 26,737.89 and 10,407.23 is: 15,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,797.58 : 26,737.89 = 10,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,797.58/26,737.89 = 10,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,797.58x = 26,737.89 × 10,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,797.58x = 278,267,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,267,478.17/17,797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.13

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