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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.67, 26,094.89 and 10,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.67, 26,094.89 and 10,290.58 is: 15,420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.67 : 26,094.89 = 10,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.67/26,094.89 = 10,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.67x = 26,094.89 × 10,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.67x = 268,531,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,531,513.63/17,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.73

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