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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.04, 26,671.68 and 10,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.04, 26,671.68 and 10,860.48 is: 16,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.04 : 26,671.68 = 10,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.04/26,671.68 = 10,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.04x = 26,671.68 × 10,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.04x = 289,667,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,667,247.21/17,807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,267.01

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