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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.03, 26,209.89 and 10,076.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.03, 26,209.89 and 10,076.33 is: 15,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.03 : 26,209.89 = 10,076.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.03/26,209.89 = 10,076.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.03x = 26,209.89 × 10,076.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.03x = 264,099,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,099,369.85/17,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.55

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