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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.58, 26,361.32 and 10,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.58, 26,361.32 and 10,555.30 is: 15,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.58 : 26,361.32 = 10,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.58/26,361.32 = 10,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.58x = 26,361.32 × 10,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.58x = 278,251,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,251,641.00/17,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.42

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