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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.83, 26,745.53 and 10,808.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.83, 26,745.53 and 10,808.51 is: 16,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.83 : 26,745.53 = 10,808.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.83/26,745.53 = 10,808.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.83x = 26,745.53 × 10,808.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.83x = 289,079,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,079,381.81/17,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.08

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