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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.48, 26,231.76 and 10,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.48, 26,231.76 and 10,094.16 is: 15,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.48 : 26,231.76 = 10,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.48/26,231.76 = 10,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.48x = 26,231.76 × 10,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.48x = 264,787,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,787,582.52/17,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.15

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