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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.57, 26,698.48 and 10,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.57, 26,698.48 and 10,411.29 is: 15,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.57 : 26,698.48 = 10,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.57/26,698.48 = 10,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.57x = 26,698.48 × 10,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.57x = 277,965,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,965,591.81/17,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.04

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