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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.24, 26,203.84 and 10,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.24, 26,203.84 and 10,068.98 is: 15,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.24 : 26,203.84 = 10,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.24/26,203.84 = 10,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.24x = 26,203.84 × 10,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.24x = 263,845,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,845,940.88/17,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.46

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