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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.97, 26,357.23 and 10,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.97, 26,357.23 and 10,553.65 is: 15,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.97 : 26,357.23 = 10,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.97/26,357.23 = 10,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.97x = 26,357.23 × 10,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.97x = 278,164,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,164,980.39/17,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,808.45

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