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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.08, 26,393.72 and 10,488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.08, 26,393.72 and 10,488.67 is: 15,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.08 : 26,393.72 = 10,488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.08/26,393.72 = 10,488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.08x = 26,393.72 × 10,488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.08x = 276,834,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,834,940.06/17,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.30

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