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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.76, 26,874.08 and 10,418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.76, 26,874.08 and 10,418.22 is: 15,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.76 : 26,874.08 = 10,418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.76/26,874.08 = 10,418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.76x = 26,874.08 × 10,418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.76x = 279,980,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,980,025.65/17,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.16

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