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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.91, 26,363.63 and 10,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.91, 26,363.63 and 10,998.96 is: 16,487.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.91 : 26,363.63 = 10,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.91/26,363.63 = 10,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.91x = 26,363.63 × 10,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.91x = 289,972,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,972,456.83/17,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,487.04

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