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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.32, 26,262.09 and 10,758.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.32, 26,262.09 and 10,758.42 is: 16,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.32 : 26,262.09 = 10,758.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.32/26,262.09 = 10,758.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.32x = 26,262.09 × 10,758.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.32x = 282,538,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,538,594.30/17,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.16

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