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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.67, 26,152.31 and 10,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.67, 26,152.31 and 10,051.55 is: 15,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.67 : 26,152.31 = 10,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.67/26,152.31 = 10,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.67x = 26,152.31 × 10,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.67x = 262,871,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,871,251.58/17,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.33

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