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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.14, 26,316.99 and 10,517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.14, 26,316.99 and 10,517.46 is: 15,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.14 : 26,316.99 = 10,517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.14/26,316.99 = 10,517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.14x = 26,316.99 × 10,517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.14x = 276,787,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,787,889.65/17,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.28

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