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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,853.48, 26,771.04 and 10,472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,853.48, 26,771.04 and 10,472.49 is: 15,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,853.48 : 26,771.04 = 10,472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,853.48/26,771.04 = 10,472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,853.48x = 26,771.04 × 10,472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,853.48x = 280,359,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,359,448.69/17,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,703.35

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