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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.02, 26,188.82 and 10,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.02, 26,188.82 and 10,041.23 is: 15,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.02 : 26,188.82 = 10,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.02/26,188.82 = 10,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.02x = 26,188.82 × 10,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.02x = 262,968,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,968,017.97/17,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.15

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