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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.20, 26,272.80 and 10,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.20, 26,272.80 and 10,954.20 is: 16,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.20 : 26,272.80 = 10,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.20/26,272.80 = 10,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.20x = 26,272.80 × 10,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.20x = 287,797,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,797,505.76/17,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,431.30

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