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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.35, 26,358.89 and 10,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.35, 26,358.89 and 10,160.28 is: 15,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.35 : 26,358.89 = 10,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.35/26,358.89 = 10,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.35x = 26,358.89 × 10,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.35x = 267,813,652.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,813,652.09/17,569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.23

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