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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.08, 26,108.20 and 10,743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.08, 26,108.20 and 10,743.84 is: 16,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.08 : 26,108.20 = 10,743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.08/26,108.20 = 10,743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.08x = 26,108.20 × 10,743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.08x = 280,502,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,502,323.49/17,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,115.19

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