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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.46, 26,327.88 and 10,157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.46, 26,327.88 and 10,157.13 is: 15,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.46 : 26,327.88 = 10,157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.46/26,327.88 = 10,157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.46x = 26,327.88 × 10,157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.46x = 267,415,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,415,699.78/17,546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.44

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