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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.04, 26,701.35 and 10,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.04, 26,701.35 and 10,413.66 is: 15,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.04 : 26,701.35 = 10,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.04/26,701.35 = 10,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.04x = 26,701.35 × 10,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.04x = 278,058,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,058,780.44/17,807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.10

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