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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.70, 26,237.34 and 10,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.70, 26,237.34 and 10,473.66 is: 15,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.70 : 26,237.34 = 10,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.70/26,237.34 = 10,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.70x = 26,237.34 × 10,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.70x = 274,800,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,800,978.46/17,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.37

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