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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.35, 26,360.39 and 10,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.35, 26,360.39 and 10,161.28 is: 15,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.35 : 26,360.39 = 10,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.35/26,360.39 = 10,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.35x = 26,360.39 × 10,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.35x = 267,855,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,855,303.70/17,570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.73

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