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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.08, 26,253.66 and 10,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.08, 26,253.66 and 10,483.04 is: 15,728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.08 : 26,253.66 = 10,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.08/26,253.66 = 10,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.08x = 26,253.66 × 10,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.08x = 275,218,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,218,167.93/17,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.48

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