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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.94, 26,409.25 and 10,968.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.94, 26,409.25 and 10,968.06 is: 16,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.94 : 26,409.25 = 10,968.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.94/26,409.25 = 10,968.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.94x = 26,409.25 × 10,968.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.94x = 289,658,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,658,238.56/17,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.84

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