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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.29, 26,195.33 and 10,073.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.29, 26,195.33 and 10,073.43 is: 15,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.29 : 26,195.33 = 10,073.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.29/26,195.33 = 10,073.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.29x = 26,195.33 × 10,073.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.29x = 263,876,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,876,913.75/17,484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.23

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