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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.32, 26,629.90 and 10,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.32, 26,629.90 and 10,357.54 is: 15,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.32 : 26,629.90 = 10,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.32/26,629.90 = 10,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.32x = 26,629.90 × 10,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.32x = 275,820,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,820,161.98/17,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.13

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