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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.08, 26,223.42 and 10,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.08, 26,223.42 and 10,562 is: 15,825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.08 : 26,223.42 = 10,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.08/26,223.42 = 10,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.08x = 26,223.42 × 10,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.08x = 276,971,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,971,762.04/17,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.08

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