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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.52, 26,624.16 and 10,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.52, 26,624.16 and 10,838.88 is: 16,249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.52 : 26,624.16 = 10,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.52/26,624.16 = 10,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.52x = 26,624.16 × 10,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.52x = 288,576,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,576,075.34/17,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.09

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