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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.50, 26,308.85 and 10,149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.50, 26,308.85 and 10,149.31 is: 15,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.50 : 26,308.85 = 10,149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.50/26,308.85 = 10,149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.50x = 26,308.85 × 10,149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.50x = 267,016,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,016,542.85/17,560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.52

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