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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.83, 26,152.67 and 10,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.83, 26,152.67 and 10,853.53 is: 16,291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.83 : 26,152.67 = 10,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.83/26,152.67 = 10,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.83x = 26,152.67 × 10,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.83x = 283,848,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,848,750.18/17,422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,291.77

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