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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.97, 26,155.44 and 10,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.97, 26,155.44 and 10,860.12 is: 16,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.97 : 26,155.44 = 10,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.97/26,155.44 = 10,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.97x = 26,155.44 × 10,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.97x = 284,051,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,051,217.05/17,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.30

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