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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.08, 26,409.84 and 10,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.08, 26,409.84 and 10,606.20 is: 15,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.08 : 26,409.84 = 10,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.08/26,409.84 = 10,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.08x = 26,409.84 × 10,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.08x = 280,108,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,108,045.01/17,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.08

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