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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.91, 26,875.14 and 10,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.91, 26,875.14 and 10,898.84 is: 16,348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.91 : 26,875.14 = 10,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.91/26,875.14 = 10,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.91x = 26,875.14 × 10,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.91x = 292,907,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,907,877.15/17,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.13

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