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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.95, 26,844.19 and 10,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.95, 26,844.19 and 10,882.10 is: 16,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.95 : 26,844.19 = 10,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.95/26,844.19 = 10,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.95x = 26,844.19 × 10,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.95x = 292,121,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,121,105.59/17,916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,304.18

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