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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.08, 26,319.36 and 10,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.08, 26,319.36 and 10,626 is: 15,921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.08 : 26,319.36 = 10,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.08/26,319.36 = 10,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.08x = 26,319.36 × 10,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.08x = 279,669,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,669,519.36/17,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.00

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