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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.96, 26,826.52 and 10,490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.96, 26,826.52 and 10,490.93 is: 15,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.96 : 26,826.52 = 10,490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.96/26,826.52 = 10,490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.96x = 26,826.52 × 10,490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.96x = 281,435,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,435,143.46/17,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,714.77

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