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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.08, 26,221.92 and 10,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.08, 26,221.92 and 10,561 is: 15,823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.08 : 26,221.92 = 10,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.08/26,221.92 = 10,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.08x = 26,221.92 × 10,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.08x = 276,929,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,929,697.12/17,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,823.58

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