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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.88, 26,727.94 and 10,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.88, 26,727.94 and 10,414.64 is: 15,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.88 : 26,727.94 = 10,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.88/26,727.94 = 10,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.88x = 26,727.94 × 10,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.88x = 278,361,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,361,952.88/17,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.03

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