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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.40, 26,374.35 and 10,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.40, 26,374.35 and 10,195.02 is: 15,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.40 : 26,374.35 = 10,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.40/26,374.35 = 10,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.40x = 26,374.35 × 10,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.40x = 268,887,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,887,025.74/17,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.75

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