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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.44, 26,531.72 and 10,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.44, 26,531.72 and 10,687.60 is: 16,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.44 : 26,531.72 = 10,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.44/26,531.72 = 10,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.44x = 26,531.72 × 10,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.44x = 283,560,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,560,410.67/17,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.01

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