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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.92, 26,347.50 and 10,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.92, 26,347.50 and 10,181.76 is: 15,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.92 : 26,347.50 = 10,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.92/26,347.50 = 10,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.92x = 26,347.50 × 10,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.92x = 268,263,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,263,921.60/17,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.40

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