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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.76, 26,235.70 and 10,076.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.76, 26,235.70 and 10,076.33 is: 15,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.76 : 26,235.70 = 10,076.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.76/26,235.70 = 10,076.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.76x = 26,235.70 × 10,076.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.76x = 264,359,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,359,611.38/17,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.03

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