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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.92, 26,054.66 and 10,796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.92, 26,054.66 and 10,796.64 is: 16,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.92 : 26,054.66 = 10,796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.92/26,054.66 = 10,796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.92x = 26,054.66 × 10,796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.92x = 281,302,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,302,784.34/17,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.49

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