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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.60, 26,423.40 and 10,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.60, 26,423.40 and 10,588.40 is: 15,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.60 : 26,423.40 = 10,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.60/26,423.40 = 10,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.60x = 26,423.40 × 10,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.60x = 279,781,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,781,528.56/17,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.60

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