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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.91, 26,137.58 and 10,014.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.91, 26,137.58 and 10,014.03 is: 15,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.91 : 26,137.58 = 10,014.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.91/26,137.58 = 10,014.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.91x = 26,137.58 × 10,014.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.91x = 261,742,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,742,460.18/17,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.03

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