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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.15, 26,082.73 and 10,000.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.15, 26,082.73 and 10,000.09 is: 14,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.15 : 26,082.73 = 10,000.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.15/26,082.73 = 10,000.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.15x = 26,082.73 × 10,000.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.15x = 260,829,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,829,647.45/17,392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.98

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