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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.76, 26,143.44 and 10,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.76, 26,143.44 and 10,028.76 is: 15,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.76 : 26,143.44 = 10,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.76/26,143.44 = 10,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.76x = 26,143.44 × 10,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.76x = 262,186,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,186,285.33/17,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.45

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