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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.49, 26,225.77 and 10,565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.49, 26,225.77 and 10,565.37 is: 15,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.49 : 26,225.77 = 10,565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.49/26,225.77 = 10,565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.49x = 26,225.77 × 10,565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.49x = 277,084,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,084,806.04/17,492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.22

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