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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.58, 26,358.33 and 10,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.58, 26,358.33 and 10,553.30 is: 15,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.58 : 26,358.33 = 10,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.58/26,358.33 = 10,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.58x = 26,358.33 × 10,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.58x = 278,167,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,167,363.99/17,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,813.43

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