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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.06, 26,335.90 and 10,143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.06, 26,335.90 and 10,143.33 is: 15,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.06 : 26,335.90 = 10,143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.06/26,335.90 = 10,143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.06x = 26,335.90 × 10,143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.06x = 267,133,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,133,739.67/17,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.11

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