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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.06, 26,502.04 and 10,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.06, 26,502.04 and 10,601.63 is: 15,901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.06 : 26,502.04 = 10,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.06/26,502.04 = 10,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.06x = 26,502.04 × 10,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.06x = 280,964,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,964,891.89/17,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.52

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