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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.56, 26,274.38 and 10,121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.56, 26,274.38 and 10,121.64 is: 15,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.56 : 26,274.38 = 10,121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.56/26,274.38 = 10,121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.56x = 26,274.38 × 10,121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.56x = 265,939,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,939,815.58/17,525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.40

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