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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.72, 26,126.58 and 10,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.72, 26,126.58 and 10,033.40 is: 15,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.72 : 26,126.58 = 10,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.72/26,126.58 = 10,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.72x = 26,126.58 × 10,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.72x = 262,138,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,138,427.77/17,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.10

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