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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.74, 26,156.61 and 10,050.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.74, 26,156.61 and 10,050.81 is: 15,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.74 : 26,156.61 = 10,050.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.74/26,156.61 = 10,050.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.74x = 26,156.61 × 10,050.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.74x = 262,895,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,895,117.35/17,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.91

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