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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.64, 26,343.24 and 10,534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.64, 26,343.24 and 10,534.96 is: 15,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.64 : 26,343.24 = 10,534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.64/26,343.24 = 10,534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.64x = 26,343.24 × 10,534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.64x = 277,524,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,524,979.67/17,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.52

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