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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.90, 26,881.14 and 10,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.90, 26,881.14 and 10,902.84 is: 16,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.90 : 26,881.14 = 10,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.90/26,881.14 = 10,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.90x = 26,881.14 × 10,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.90x = 293,080,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,080,768.44/17,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.13

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