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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.41, 26,356.88 and 10,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.41, 26,356.88 and 10,994.46 is: 16,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.41 : 26,356.88 = 10,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.41/26,356.88 = 10,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.41x = 26,356.88 × 10,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.41x = 289,779,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,779,607.91/17,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,480.29

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