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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.80, 26,866.20 and 10,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.80, 26,866.20 and 10,134.80 is: 15,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.80 : 26,866.20 = 10,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.80/26,866.20 = 10,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.80x = 26,866.20 × 10,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.80x = 272,283,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,283,563.76/17,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.20

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