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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.89, 26,184.12 and 10,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.89, 26,184.12 and 10,879.31 is: 16,320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.89 : 26,184.12 = 10,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.89/26,184.12 = 10,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.89x = 26,184.12 × 10,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.89x = 284,865,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,865,166.62/17,454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.08

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