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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.43, 26,295.84 and 10,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.43, 26,295.84 and 10,130.40 is: 15,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.43 : 26,295.84 = 10,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.43/26,295.84 = 10,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.43x = 26,295.84 × 10,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.43x = 266,387,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,387,377.54/17,530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.72

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