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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.36, 26,213.99 and 10,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.36, 26,213.99 and 10,910.68 is: 16,348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.36 : 26,213.99 = 10,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.36/26,213.99 = 10,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.36x = 26,213.99 × 10,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.36x = 286,012,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,012,456.41/17,494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.84

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