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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.28, 26,883.80 and 10,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.28, 26,883.80 and 10,574.24 is: 15,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.28 : 26,883.80 = 10,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.28/26,883.80 = 10,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.28x = 26,883.80 × 10,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.28x = 284,275,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,275,753.31/17,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,822.74

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