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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.94, 26,409.66 and 10,606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.94, 26,409.66 and 10,606.07 is: 15,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.94 : 26,409.66 = 10,606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.94/26,409.66 = 10,606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.94x = 26,409.66 × 10,606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.94x = 280,102,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,102,702.64/17,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.90

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