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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,001.84, 17,926.27 and 10,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,001.84, 17,926.27 and 10,851.46 is: 14,961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001.84 : 17,926.27 = 10,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001.84/17,926.27 = 10,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001.84x = 17,926.27 × 10,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001.84x = 194,526,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,526,201.85/13,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.44

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