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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.97, 26,358.73 and 10,554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.97, 26,358.73 and 10,554.65 is: 15,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.97 : 26,358.73 = 10,554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.97/26,358.73 = 10,554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.97x = 26,358.73 × 10,554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.97x = 278,207,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,207,169.59/17,596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,809.95

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