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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.08, 26,255.16 and 10,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.08, 26,255.16 and 10,484.04 is: 15,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.08 : 26,255.16 = 10,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.08/26,255.16 = 10,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.08x = 26,255.16 × 10,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.08x = 275,260,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,260,147.65/17,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.98

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