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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,490.87, 26,241.98 and 10,469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,490.87, 26,241.98 and 10,469.79 is: 15,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,490.87 : 26,241.98 = 10,469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,490.87/26,241.98 = 10,469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,490.87x = 26,241.98 × 10,469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,490.87x = 274,747,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,747,967.44/17,490.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.08

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