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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.50, 26,199.92 and 10,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.50, 26,199.92 and 10,069.61 is: 15,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.50 : 26,199.92 = 10,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.50/26,199.92 = 10,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.50x = 26,199.92 × 10,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.50x = 263,822,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,822,870.61/17,480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.41

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