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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.58, 26,254.41 and 10,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.58, 26,254.41 and 10,483.54 is: 15,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.58 : 26,254.41 = 10,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.58/26,254.41 = 10,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.58x = 26,254.41 × 10,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.58x = 275,239,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,239,157.41/17,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.23

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