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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.56, 26,272.88 and 10,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.56, 26,272.88 and 10,120.64 is: 15,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.56 : 26,272.88 = 10,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.56/26,272.88 = 10,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.56x = 26,272.88 × 10,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.56x = 265,898,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,898,360.24/17,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.90

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