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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.59, 26,309.52 and 10,954.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.59, 26,309.52 and 10,954.07 is: 16,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.59 : 26,309.52 = 10,954.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.59/26,309.52 = 10,954.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.59x = 26,309.52 × 10,954.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.59x = 288,196,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,196,192.20/17,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,434.93

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