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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,520.06, 26,266.14 and 10,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,520.06, 26,266.14 and 10,116.12 is: 15,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,520.06 : 26,266.14 = 10,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,520.06/26,266.14 = 10,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,520.06x = 26,266.14 × 10,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,520.06x = 265,711,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,711,424.18/17,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.13

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