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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.09, 26,153.16 and 10,867.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.09, 26,153.16 and 10,867.15 is: 16,297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.09 : 26,153.16 = 10,867.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.09/26,153.16 = 10,867.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.09x = 26,153.16 × 10,867.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.09x = 284,210,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,210,312.69/17,439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,297.31

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