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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,532.59, 26,305.02 and 10,951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,532.59, 26,305.02 and 10,951.07 is: 16,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,532.59 : 26,305.02 = 10,951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,532.59/26,305.02 = 10,951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,532.59x = 26,305.02 × 10,951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,532.59x = 288,067,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,067,983.85/17,532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.43

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