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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.37, 26,510.18 and 10,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.37, 26,510.18 and 10,274.11 is: 15,410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.37 : 26,510.18 = 10,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.37/26,510.18 = 10,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.37x = 26,510.18 × 10,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.37x = 272,368,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,368,387.79/17,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.36

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