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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.44, 26,709.84 and 10,418.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.44, 26,709.84 and 10,418.76 is: 15,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.44 : 26,709.84 = 10,418.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.44/26,709.84 = 10,418.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.44x = 26,709.84 × 10,418.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.44x = 278,283,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,283,412.60/17,812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.98

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