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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.16, 26,099.16 and 10,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.16, 26,099.16 and 10,011.08 is: 15,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.16 : 26,099.16 = 10,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.16/26,099.16 = 10,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.16x = 26,099.16 × 10,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.16x = 261,280,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,280,778.69/17,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.91

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