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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.54, 26,282.52 and 10,936.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.54, 26,282.52 and 10,936.12 is: 16,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.54 : 26,282.52 = 10,936.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.54/26,282.52 = 10,936.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.54x = 26,282.52 × 10,936.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.54x = 287,428,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,428,792.62/17,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,408.06

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