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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.71, 26,742.62 and 10,343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.71, 26,742.62 and 10,343.43 is: 15,514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.71 : 26,742.62 = 10,343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.71/26,742.62 = 10,343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.71x = 26,742.62 × 10,343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.71x = 276,610,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,610,443.85/17,828.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.89

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