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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.08, 26,239.92 and 10,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.08, 26,239.92 and 10,573 is: 15,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.08 : 26,239.92 = 10,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.08/26,239.92 = 10,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.08x = 26,239.92 × 10,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.08x = 277,434,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,434,674.16/17,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.57

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