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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.52, 26,137.32 and 10,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.52, 26,137.32 and 10,763.28 is: 16,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.52 : 26,137.32 = 10,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.52/26,137.32 = 10,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.52x = 26,137.32 × 10,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.52x = 281,323,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,323,293.61/17,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.33

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