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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.94, 26,713.17 and 10,888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.94, 26,713.17 and 10,888.86 is: 16,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.94 : 26,713.17 = 10,888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.94/26,713.17 = 10,888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.94x = 26,713.17 × 10,888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.94x = 290,875,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,875,968.29/17,828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,314.82

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