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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.63, 26,316.54 and 10,154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.63, 26,316.54 and 10,154.43 is: 15,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.63 : 26,316.54 = 10,154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.63/26,316.54 = 10,154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.63x = 26,316.54 × 10,154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.63x = 267,229,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,229,463.27/17,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.20

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