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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.80, 26,783.70 and 10,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.80, 26,783.70 and 10,943.80 is: 16,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.80 : 26,783.70 = 10,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.80/26,783.70 = 10,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.80x = 26,783.70 × 10,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.80x = 293,115,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,115,456.06/17,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,415.70

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