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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.70, 26,300.55 and 10,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.70, 26,300.55 and 10,621.70 is: 15,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.70 : 26,300.55 = 10,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.70/26,300.55 = 10,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.70x = 26,300.55 × 10,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.70x = 279,356,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,356,551.94/17,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.55

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