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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.16, 26,149.86 and 10,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.16, 26,149.86 and 10,022.28 is: 15,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.16 : 26,149.86 = 10,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.16/26,149.86 = 10,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.16x = 26,149.86 × 10,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.16x = 262,081,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,081,218.88/17,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,034.35

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