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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.25, 26,308.48 and 10,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.25, 26,308.48 and 10,149.06 is: 15,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.25 : 26,308.48 = 10,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.25/26,308.48 = 10,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.25x = 26,308.48 × 10,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.25x = 267,006,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,006,185.11/17,560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.14

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