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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.64, 26,499.18 and 10,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.64, 26,499.18 and 10,726.56 is: 16,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.64 : 26,499.18 = 10,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.64/26,499.18 = 10,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.64x = 26,499.18 × 10,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.64x = 284,245,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,245,044.22/17,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,089.37

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