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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.20, 26,804.16 and 10,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.20, 26,804.16 and 10,482.06 is: 15,718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.20 : 26,804.16 = 10,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.20/26,804.16 = 10,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.20x = 26,804.16 × 10,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.20x = 280,962,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,962,813.37/17,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,718.02

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