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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.08, 26,224.92 and 10,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.08, 26,224.92 and 10,563 is: 15,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.08 : 26,224.92 = 10,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.08/26,224.92 = 10,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.08x = 26,224.92 × 10,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.08x = 277,013,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,013,829.96/17,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.58

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