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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.69, 26,320.23 and 10,146.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.69, 26,320.23 and 10,146.65 is: 15,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.69 : 26,320.23 = 10,146.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.69/26,320.23 = 10,146.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.69x = 26,320.23 × 10,146.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.69x = 267,062,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,062,161.73/17,546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.09

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