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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.01, 26,472.48 and 10,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.01, 26,472.48 and 10,537.26 is: 15,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.01 : 26,472.48 = 10,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.01/26,472.48 = 10,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.01x = 26,472.48 × 10,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.01x = 278,947,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,947,404.60/17,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.48

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