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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.94, 26,096.94 and 10,821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.94, 26,096.94 and 10,821.18 is: 16,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.94 : 26,096.94 = 10,821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.94/26,096.94 = 10,821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.94x = 26,096.94 × 10,821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.94x = 282,399,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,399,685.19/17,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,215.94

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