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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.39, 26,553.90 and 10,600.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.39, 26,553.90 and 10,600.71 is: 15,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.39 : 26,553.90 = 10,600.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.39/26,553.90 = 10,600.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.39x = 26,553.90 × 10,600.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.39x = 281,490,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,490,193.27/17,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,894.97

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