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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.04, 26,521.20 and 10,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.04, 26,521.20 and 10,292 is: 15,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.04 : 26,521.20 = 10,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.04/26,521.20 = 10,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.04x = 26,521.20 × 10,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.04x = 272,956,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,956,190.40/17,710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.51

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