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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.40, 26,296.42 and 10,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.40, 26,296.42 and 10,971.60 is: 16,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.40 : 26,296.42 = 10,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.40/26,296.42 = 10,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.40x = 26,296.42 × 10,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.40x = 288,513,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,513,801.67/17,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.12

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