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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.88, 26,845.42 and 13,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.88, 26,845.42 and 13,160.16 is: 19,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.88 : 26,845.42 = 13,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.88/26,845.42 = 13,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.88x = 26,845.42 × 13,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.88x = 353,290,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,290,022.47/17,910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.88

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