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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.93, 26,259.75 and 10,490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.93, 26,259.75 and 10,490.76 is: 15,739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.93 : 26,259.75 = 10,490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.93/26,259.75 = 10,490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.93x = 26,259.75 × 10,490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.93x = 275,484,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,484,734.91/17,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.35

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