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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,626.56, 17,439.84 and 10,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,626.56, 17,439.84 and 10,265.76 is: 15,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,626.56 : 17,439.84 = 10,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,626.56/17,439.84 = 10,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,626.56x = 17,439.84 × 10,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,626.56x = 179,033,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,033,211.88/11,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.64

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