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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.41, 26,361.38 and 10,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.41, 26,361.38 and 10,997.46 is: 16,484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.41 : 26,361.38 = 10,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.41/26,361.38 = 10,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.41x = 26,361.38 × 10,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.41x = 289,908,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,908,249.59/17,586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,484.79

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