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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.67, 26,092.01 and 10,512.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.67, 26,092.01 and 10,512.91 is: 15,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.67 : 26,092.01 = 10,512.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.67/26,092.01 = 10,512.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.67x = 26,092.01 × 10,512.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.67x = 274,302,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,302,952.85/17,394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,769.37

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