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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.60, 26,285.76 and 10,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.60, 26,285.76 and 10,122.72 is: 15,184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.60 : 26,285.76 = 10,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.60/26,285.76 = 10,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.60x = 26,285.76 × 10,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.60x = 266,083,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,083,388.47/17,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.29

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