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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.36, 26,172.96 and 10,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.36, 26,172.96 and 10,530.24 is: 15,787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.36 : 26,172.96 = 10,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.36/26,172.96 = 10,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.36x = 26,172.96 × 10,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.36x = 275,607,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,607,550.31/17,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,787.47

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