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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.94, 26,102.76 and 10,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.94, 26,102.76 and 10,428.84 is: 15,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.94 : 26,102.76 = 10,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.94/26,102.76 = 10,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.94x = 26,102.76 × 10,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.94x = 272,221,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,221,507.60/17,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.61

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