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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.64, 26,150.92 and 10,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.64, 26,150.92 and 10,852.48 is: 16,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.64 : 26,150.92 = 10,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.64/26,150.92 = 10,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.64x = 26,150.92 × 10,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.64x = 283,802,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,802,336.28/17,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.22

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