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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.28, 26,688.78 and 10,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.28, 26,688.78 and 10,388.44 is: 15,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.28 : 26,688.78 = 10,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.28/26,688.78 = 10,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.28x = 26,688.78 × 10,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.28x = 277,254,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,254,789.70/17,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.12

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