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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.44, 26,863.24 and 10,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.44, 26,863.24 and 10,408.52 is: 15,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.44 : 26,863.24 = 10,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.44/26,863.24 = 10,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.44x = 26,863.24 × 10,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.44x = 279,606,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,606,570.80/17,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.22

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