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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.55, 26,271.62 and 10,541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.55, 26,271.62 and 10,541.83 is: 15,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.55 : 26,271.62 = 10,541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.55/26,271.62 = 10,541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.55x = 26,271.62 × 10,541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.55x = 276,950,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,950,767.80/17,557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,773.88

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