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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.20, 26,754.10 and 10,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.20, 26,754.10 and 10,958.20 is: 16,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.20 : 26,754.10 = 10,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.20/26,754.10 = 10,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.20x = 26,754.10 × 10,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.20x = 293,176,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,176,778.62/17,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,405.90

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