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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.33, 26,295.80 and 10,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.33, 26,295.80 and 10,610.25 is: 15,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.33 : 26,295.80 = 10,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.33/26,295.80 = 10,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.33x = 26,295.80 × 10,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.33x = 279,004,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,004,958.90/17,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,897.42

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