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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.03, 26,356.32 and 10,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.03, 26,356.32 and 10,994.09 is: 16,479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.03 : 26,356.32 = 10,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.03/26,356.32 = 10,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.03x = 26,356.32 × 10,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.03x = 289,763,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,763,754.15/17,583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,479.74

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