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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.36, 26,212.08 and 10,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.36, 26,212.08 and 10,556.24 is: 15,826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.36 : 26,212.08 = 10,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.36/26,212.08 = 10,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.36x = 26,212.08 × 10,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.36x = 276,701,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,701,007.38/17,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.53

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