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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.57, 26,336.65 and 10,143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.57, 26,336.65 and 10,143.83 is: 15,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.57 : 26,336.65 = 10,143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.57/26,336.65 = 10,143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.57x = 26,336.65 × 10,143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.57x = 267,154,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,154,540.85/17,549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.86

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