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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.12, 26,046.48 and 10,754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.12, 26,046.48 and 10,754.36 is: 16,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.12 : 26,046.48 = 10,754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.12/26,046.48 = 10,754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.12x = 26,046.48 × 10,754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.12x = 280,113,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,113,222.65/17,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.60

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