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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.89, 26,551.62 and 10,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.89, 26,551.62 and 10,599.24 is: 15,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.89 : 26,551.62 = 10,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.89/26,551.62 = 10,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.89x = 26,551.62 × 10,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.89x = 281,426,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,426,992.77/17,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.75

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