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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.62, 26,136.91 and 10,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.62, 26,136.91 and 10,309.52 is: 15,444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.62 : 26,136.91 = 10,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.62/26,136.91 = 10,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.62x = 26,136.91 × 10,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.62x = 269,459,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459,034.49/17,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.77

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