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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.08, 26,792.68 and 10,750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.08, 26,792.68 and 10,750.04 is: 16,128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.08 : 26,792.68 = 10,750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.08/26,792.68 = 10,750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.08x = 26,792.68 × 10,750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.08x = 288,022,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,022,381.71/17,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.41

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