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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,516.08, 26,244.42 and 10,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,516.08, 26,244.42 and 10,576 is: 15,846.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,516.08 : 26,244.42 = 10,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,516.08/26,244.42 = 10,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,516.08x = 26,244.42 × 10,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,516.08x = 277,560,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,560,985.92/17,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,846.07

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