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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.73, 26,277.22 and 10,498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.73, 26,277.22 and 10,498.75 is: 15,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.73 : 26,277.22 = 10,498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.73/26,277.22 = 10,498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.73x = 26,277.22 × 10,498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.73x = 275,877,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,877,963.48/17,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.10

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