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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.72, 26,355.36 and 10,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.72, 26,355.36 and 10,552.40 is: 15,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.72 : 26,355.36 = 10,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.72/26,355.36 = 10,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.72x = 26,355.36 × 10,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.72x = 278,112,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,112,300.86/17,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.58

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