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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.99, 26,202.17 and 10,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.99, 26,202.17 and 10,071.11 is: 15,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.99 : 26,202.17 = 10,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.99/26,202.17 = 10,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.99x = 26,202.17 × 10,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.99x = 263,884,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,884,754.94/17,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.66

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