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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,532, 26,307.56 and 10,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,532, 26,307.56 and 10,150.87 is: 15,231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,532 : 26,307.56 = 10,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,532/26,307.56 = 10,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,532x = 26,307.56 × 10,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,532x = 267,044,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,044,621.58/17,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.84

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