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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.94, 26,265.76 and 10,494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.94, 26,265.76 and 10,494.76 is: 15,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.94 : 26,265.76 = 10,494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.94/26,265.76 = 10,494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.94x = 26,265.76 × 10,494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.94x = 275,652,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,652,847.42/17,506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,745.35

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