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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,646.98, 26,429.82 and 10,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,646.98, 26,429.82 and 10,611.56 is: 15,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,646.98 : 26,429.82 = 10,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,646.98/26,429.82 = 10,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,646.98x = 26,429.82 × 10,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,646.98x = 280,461,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,461,620.72/17,646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.90

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