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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.74, 26,155.11 and 10,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.74, 26,155.11 and 10,049.81 is: 15,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.74 : 26,155.11 = 10,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.74/26,155.11 = 10,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.74x = 26,155.11 × 10,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.74x = 262,853,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,853,886.03/17,463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.41

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