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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.54, 26,982.62 and 10,586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.54, 26,982.62 and 10,586.33 is: 15,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.54 : 26,982.62 = 10,586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.54/26,982.62 = 10,586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.54x = 26,982.62 × 10,586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.54x = 285,646,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,646,872.62/17,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,877.62

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