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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.64, 26,496.18 and 10,724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.64, 26,496.18 and 10,724.56 is: 16,086.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.64 : 26,496.18 = 10,724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.64/26,496.18 = 10,724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.64x = 26,496.18 × 10,724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.64x = 284,159,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,159,872.18/17,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.37

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