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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.90, 26,220.09 and 10,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.90, 26,220.09 and 10,096.86 is: 15,121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.90 : 26,220.09 = 10,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.90/26,220.09 = 10,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.90x = 26,220.09 × 10,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.90x = 264,740,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,740,577.92/17,507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.21

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