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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.54, 26,195.71 and 10,073.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.54, 26,195.71 and 10,073.69 is: 15,092.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.54 : 26,195.71 = 10,073.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.54/26,195.71 = 10,073.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.54x = 26,195.71 × 10,073.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.54x = 263,887,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,887,280.52/17,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.61

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