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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.36, 26,233.08 and 10,570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.36, 26,233.08 and 10,570.24 is: 15,847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.36 : 26,233.08 = 10,570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.36/26,233.08 = 10,570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.36x = 26,233.08 × 10,570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.36x = 277,289,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,289,951.54/17,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.53

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