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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.71, 26,723.18 and 10,411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.71, 26,723.18 and 10,411.47 is: 15,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.71 : 26,723.18 = 10,411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.71/26,723.18 = 10,411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.71x = 26,723.18 × 10,411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.71x = 278,227,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,227,612.90/17,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.27

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