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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.36, 26,104.88 and 10,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.36, 26,104.88 and 10,026.96 is: 15,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.36 : 26,104.88 = 10,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.36/26,104.88 = 10,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.36x = 26,104.88 × 10,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.36x = 261,752,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,752,587.56/17,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.26

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