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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.83, 26,039.68 and 10,830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.83, 26,039.68 and 10,830.11 is: 16,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.83 : 26,039.68 = 10,830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.83/26,039.68 = 10,830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.83x = 26,039.68 × 10,830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.83x = 282,012,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,012,441.49/17,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.84

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