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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.53, 26,212.14 and 10,077.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.53, 26,212.14 and 10,077.83 is: 15,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.53 : 26,212.14 = 10,077.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.53/26,212.14 = 10,077.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.53x = 26,212.14 × 10,077.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.53x = 264,161,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,161,490.86/17,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.81

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