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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.32, 26,229.60 and 10,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.32, 26,229.60 and 10,484.40 is: 15,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.32 : 26,229.60 = 10,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.32/26,229.60 = 10,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.32x = 26,229.60 × 10,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.32x = 275,001,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,001,618.24/17,530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.20

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