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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.46, 26,278.25 and 10,499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.46, 26,278.25 and 10,499.47 is: 15,753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.46 : 26,278.25 = 10,499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.46/26,278.25 = 10,499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.46x = 26,278.25 × 10,499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.46x = 275,907,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,907,677.77/17,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.14

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