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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.70, 26,961.55 and 10,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.70, 26,961.55 and 10,558.90 is: 15,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.70 : 26,961.55 = 10,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.70/26,961.55 = 10,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.70x = 26,961.55 × 10,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.70x = 284,684,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,684,310.30/17,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.75

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