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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.82, 26,270.33 and 10,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.82, 26,270.33 and 10,099.40 is: 15,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.82 : 26,270.33 = 10,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.82/26,270.33 = 10,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.82x = 26,270.33 × 10,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.82x = 265,314,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,314,388.95/17,504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.65

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