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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.78, 26,747.94 and 10,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.78, 26,747.94 and 10,822.34 is: 16,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.78 : 26,747.94 = 10,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.78/26,747.94 = 10,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.78x = 26,747.94 × 10,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.78x = 289,475,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,475,300.98/17,840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.48

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