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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.77, 26,186.91 and 10,069.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.77, 26,186.91 and 10,069.57 is: 15,105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.77 : 26,186.91 = 10,069.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.77/26,186.91 = 10,069.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.77x = 26,186.91 × 10,069.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.77x = 263,690,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,690,923.33/17,456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,105.37

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