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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.73, 26,275.72 and 10,497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.73, 26,275.72 and 10,497.75 is: 15,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.73 : 26,275.72 = 10,497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.73/26,275.72 = 10,497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.73x = 26,275.72 × 10,497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.73x = 275,835,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,835,952.81/17,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,750.60

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