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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.58, 26,829.52 and 10,818.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.58, 26,829.52 and 10,818.94 is: 16,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.58 : 26,829.52 = 10,818.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.58/26,829.52 = 10,818.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.58x = 26,829.52 × 10,818.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.58x = 290,266,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,266,967.11/17,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.38

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