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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.40, 26,217.84 and 10,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.40, 26,217.84 and 10,095.36 is: 15,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.40 : 26,217.84 = 10,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.40/26,217.84 = 10,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.40x = 26,217.84 × 10,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.40x = 264,678,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,678,533.22/17,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.96

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