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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.46, 26,187.98 and 10,040.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.46, 26,187.98 and 10,040.67 is: 15,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.46 : 26,187.98 = 10,040.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.46/26,187.98 = 10,040.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.46x = 26,187.98 × 10,040.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.46x = 262,944,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,944,814.94/17,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.31

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