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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.84, 26,858.94 and 10,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.84, 26,858.94 and 10,896.28 is: 16,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.84 : 26,858.94 = 10,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.84/26,858.94 = 10,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.84x = 26,858.94 × 10,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.84x = 292,662,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,662,530.74/17,914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,336.32

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