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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.92, 26,204.22 and 10,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.92, 26,204.22 and 10,065.35 is: 15,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.92 : 26,204.22 = 10,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.92/26,204.22 = 10,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.92x = 26,204.22 × 10,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.92x = 263,754,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,754,514.76/17,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.96

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