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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.52, 26,092.26 and 10,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.52, 26,092.26 and 10,008.76 is: 15,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.52 : 26,092.26 = 10,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.52/26,092.26 = 10,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.52x = 26,092.26 × 10,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.52x = 261,151,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,151,168.20/17,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.07

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