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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.70, 26,150.49 and 10,903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.70, 26,150.49 and 10,903.98 is: 16,317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.70 : 26,150.49 = 10,903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.70/26,150.49 = 10,903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.70x = 26,150.49 × 10,903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.70x = 285,144,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,144,419.95/17,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,317.56

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