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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.44, 26,189.82 and 10,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.44, 26,189.82 and 10,066.20 is: 15,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.44 : 26,189.82 = 10,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.44/26,189.82 = 10,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.44x = 26,189.82 × 10,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.44x = 263,631,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,631,966.08/17,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.28

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