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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.69, 26,403.28 and 10,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.69, 26,403.28 and 10,601.82 is: 15,881.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.69 : 26,403.28 = 10,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.69/26,403.28 = 10,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.69x = 26,403.28 × 10,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.69x = 279,922,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,922,934.23/17,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.53

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