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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.16, 26,815.44 and 10,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.16, 26,815.44 and 10,458.72 is: 15,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.16 : 26,815.44 = 10,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.16/26,815.44 = 10,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.16x = 26,815.44 × 10,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.16x = 280,455,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,455,178.64/17,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.51

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