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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.08, 26,412.84 and 10,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.08, 26,412.84 and 10,608.22 is: 15,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.08 : 26,412.84 = 10,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.08/26,412.84 = 10,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.08x = 26,412.84 × 10,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.08x = 280,193,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,193,217.54/17,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.10

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