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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.82, 26,322.26 and 10,528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.82, 26,322.26 and 10,528.86 is: 15,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.82 : 26,322.26 = 10,528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.82/26,322.26 = 10,528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.82x = 26,322.26 × 10,528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.82x = 277,143,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,143,392.07/17,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,797.21

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