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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.98, 26,833.46 and 10,097.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.98, 26,833.46 and 10,097.79 is: 15,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.98 : 26,833.46 = 10,097.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.98/26,833.46 = 10,097.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.98x = 26,833.46 × 10,097.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.98x = 270,958,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,958,667.81/17,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,146.68

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