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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.08, 26,252.16 and 10,482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.08, 26,252.16 and 10,482.04 is: 15,726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.08 : 26,252.16 = 10,482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.08/26,252.16 = 10,482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.08x = 26,252.16 × 10,482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.08x = 275,176,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,176,191.21/17,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726.98

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