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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.36, 26,358.24 and 10,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.36, 26,358.24 and 10,644.80 is: 15,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.36 : 26,358.24 = 10,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.36/26,358.24 = 10,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.36x = 26,358.24 × 10,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.36x = 280,578,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,578,193.15/17,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.77

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