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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.41, 26,139.83 and 10,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.41, 26,139.83 and 10,015.53 is: 15,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.41 : 26,139.83 = 10,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.41/26,139.83 = 10,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.41x = 26,139.83 × 10,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.41x = 261,804,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,804,201.48/17,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.28

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