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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.68, 26,312.72 and 10,141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.68, 26,312.72 and 10,141.65 is: 15,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.68 : 26,312.72 = 10,141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.68/26,312.72 = 10,141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.68x = 26,312.72 × 10,141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.68x = 266,854,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,854,346.08/17,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.59

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