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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.49, 26,195.42 and 10,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.49, 26,195.42 and 10,066.60 is: 15,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.49 : 26,195.42 = 10,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.49/26,195.42 = 10,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.49x = 26,195.42 × 10,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.49x = 263,698,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,698,774.65/17,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.91

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