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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.47, 26,354.98 and 10,552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.47, 26,354.98 and 10,552.15 is: 15,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.47 : 26,354.98 = 10,552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.47/26,354.98 = 10,552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.47x = 26,354.98 × 10,552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.47x = 278,101,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,101,702.21/17,594.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.20

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