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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.96, 26,152.05 and 10,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.96, 26,152.05 and 10,320.92 is: 15,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.96 : 26,152.05 = 10,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.96/26,152.05 = 10,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.96x = 26,152.05 × 10,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.96x = 269,913,215.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,913,215.89/17,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.26

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