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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.80, 26,774.70 and 10,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.80, 26,774.70 and 10,937.80 is: 16,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.80 : 26,774.70 = 10,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.80/26,774.70 = 10,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.80x = 26,774.70 × 10,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.80x = 292,856,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,856,313.66/17,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,406.70

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