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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.08, 26,290.92 and 10,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.08, 26,290.92 and 10,607 is: 15,892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.08 : 26,290.92 = 10,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.08/26,290.92 = 10,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.08x = 26,290.92 × 10,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.08x = 278,867,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,867,788.44/17,547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.55

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