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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.83, 26,313.45 and 10,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.83, 26,313.45 and 10,147.50 is: 15,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.83 : 26,313.45 = 10,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.83/26,313.45 = 10,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.83x = 26,313.45 × 10,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.83x = 267,015,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,015,733.88/17,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.00

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