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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.11, 26,312.93 and 10,050.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.11, 26,312.93 and 10,050.87 is: 15,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.11 : 26,312.93 = 10,050.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.11/26,312.93 = 10,050.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.11x = 26,312.93 × 10,050.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.11x = 264,467,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,467,838.75/17,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.14

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