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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.43, 26,197.29 and 10,071.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.43, 26,197.29 and 10,071.19 is: 15,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.43 : 26,197.29 = 10,071.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.43/26,197.29 = 10,071.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.43x = 26,197.29 × 10,071.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.43x = 263,837,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,837,885.08/17,461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.75

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