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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.76, 26,759.20 and 10,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.76, 26,759.20 and 10,435.52 is: 15,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.76 : 26,759.20 = 10,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.76/26,759.20 = 10,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.76x = 26,759.20 × 10,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.76x = 279,246,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,246,166.78/17,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.32

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