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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.98, 26,162.05 and 10,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.98, 26,162.05 and 10,233.14 is: 15,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.98 : 26,162.05 = 10,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.98/26,162.05 = 10,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.98x = 26,162.05 × 10,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.98x = 267,719,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,719,920.34/17,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,349.17

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