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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.56, 26,265.39 and 10,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.56, 26,265.39 and 10,115.62 is: 15,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.56 : 26,265.39 = 10,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.56/26,265.39 = 10,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.56x = 26,265.39 × 10,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.56x = 265,690,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,690,704.39/17,519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.38

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