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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.08, 26,242.92 and 10,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.08, 26,242.92 and 10,575 is: 15,844.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.08 : 26,242.92 = 10,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.08/26,242.92 = 10,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.08x = 26,242.92 × 10,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.08x = 277,518,879
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,518,879/17,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.57

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