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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.73, 26,126.69 and 10,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.73, 26,126.69 and 10,005.93 is: 15,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.73 : 26,126.69 = 10,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.73/26,126.69 = 10,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.73x = 26,126.69 × 10,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.73x = 261,421,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,421,781.24/17,414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.53

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