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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.16, 26,320.48 and 10,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.16, 26,320.48 and 10,441.38 is: 15,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.16 : 26,320.48 = 10,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.16/26,320.48 = 10,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.16x = 26,320.48 × 10,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.16x = 274,822,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,822,107.36/17,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,646.75

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