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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.08, 26,414.34 and 10,609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.08, 26,414.34 and 10,609.22 is: 15,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.08 : 26,414.34 = 10,609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.08/26,414.34 = 10,609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.08x = 26,414.34 × 10,609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.08x = 280,235,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,235,544.21/17,633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.60

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