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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,516.52, 26,227.80 and 10,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,516.52, 26,227.80 and 10,929.60 is: 16,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,516.52 : 26,227.80 = 10,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,516.52/26,227.80 = 10,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,516.52x = 26,227.80 × 10,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,516.52x = 286,659,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,659,362.88/17,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,365.09

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