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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.97, 26,360.23 and 10,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.97, 26,360.23 and 10,555.65 is: 15,811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.97 : 26,360.23 = 10,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.97/26,360.23 = 10,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.97x = 26,360.23 × 10,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.97x = 278,249,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,249,361.80/17,597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.45

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