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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.52, 26,377.92 and 7,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.52, 26,377.92 and 7,058.52 is: 10,585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.52 : 26,377.92 = 7,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.52/26,377.92 = 7,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.52x = 26,377.92 × 7,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.52x = 186,189,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,189,075.88/17,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.83

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