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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.39, 26,140.02 and 10,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.39, 26,140.02 and 10,845.19 is: 16,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.39 : 26,140.02 = 10,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.39/26,140.02 = 10,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.39x = 26,140.02 × 10,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.39x = 283,493,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,493,475.51/17,414.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,279.26

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