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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.96, 26,294.40 and 10,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.96, 26,294.40 and 10,609.12 is: 15,896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.96 : 26,294.40 = 10,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.96/26,294.40 = 10,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.96x = 26,294.40 × 10,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.96x = 278,960,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,960,444.93/17,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,896.12

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