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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.70, 26,284.05 and 10,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.70, 26,284.05 and 10,961.70 is: 16,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.70 : 26,284.05 = 10,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.70/26,284.05 = 10,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.70x = 26,284.05 × 10,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.70x = 288,117,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,117,870.89/17,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,442.55

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