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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.49, 26,267.45 and 10,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.49, 26,267.45 and 10,114.62 is: 15,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.49 : 26,267.45 = 10,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.49/26,267.45 = 10,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.49x = 26,267.45 × 10,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.49x = 265,685,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,685,224.55/17,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.93

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