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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.80, 26,801.70 and 10,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.80, 26,801.70 and 10,955.80 is: 16,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.80 : 26,801.70 = 10,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.80/26,801.70 = 10,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.80x = 26,801.70 × 10,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.80x = 293,634,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,634,064.86/17,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.70

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