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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.28, 24,210.92 and 10,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.28, 24,210.92 and 10,826 is: 14,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.28 : 24,210.92 = 10,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.28/24,210.92 = 10,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.28x = 24,210.92 × 10,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.28x = 262,107,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,107,419.92/17,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,944.02

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