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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.47, 26,377.50 and 10,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.47, 26,377.50 and 10,197.04 is: 15,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.47 : 26,377.50 = 10,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.47/26,377.50 = 10,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.47x = 26,377.50 × 10,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.47x = 268,972,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,972,386.99/17,590.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.80

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