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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,698.84, 26,539.60 and 10,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,698.84, 26,539.60 and 10,099.24 is: 15,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,698.84 : 26,539.60 = 10,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,698.84/26,539.60 = 10,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,698.84x = 26,539.60 × 10,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,698.84x = 268,029,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,029,789.90/17,698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.92

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