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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.60, 26,022.90 and 10,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.60, 26,022.90 and 10,782.20 is: 16,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.60 : 26,022.90 = 10,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.60/26,022.90 = 10,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.60x = 26,022.90 × 10,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.60x = 280,584,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,584,112.38/17,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.30

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