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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.70, 26,211.90 and 10,456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.70, 26,211.90 and 10,456.66 is: 15,684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.70 : 26,211.90 = 10,456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.70/26,211.90 = 10,456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.70x = 26,211.90 × 10,456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.70x = 274,088,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,088,998.23/17,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.90

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