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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.70, 26,147.49 and 10,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.70, 26,147.49 and 10,901.98 is: 16,314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.70 : 26,147.49 = 10,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.70/26,147.49 = 10,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.70x = 26,147.49 × 10,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.70x = 285,059,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,059,413.03/17,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,314.56

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