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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.63, 26,206.11 and 10,073.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.63, 26,206.11 and 10,073.73 is: 15,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.63 : 26,206.11 = 10,073.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.63/26,206.11 = 10,073.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.63x = 26,206.11 × 10,073.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.63x = 263,993,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,993,276.49/17,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.59

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