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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.80, 26,309.70 and 10,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.80, 26,309.70 and 10,978.80 is: 16,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.80 : 26,309.70 = 10,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.80/26,309.70 = 10,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.80x = 26,309.70 × 10,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.80x = 288,848,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,848,934.36/17,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.20

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