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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.16, 26,090.22 and 10,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.16, 26,090.22 and 10,005.10 is: 15,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.16 : 26,090.22 = 10,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.16/26,090.22 = 10,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.16x = 26,090.22 × 10,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.16x = 261,035,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,035,260.12/17,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.48

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