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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,026.62, 17,976.84 and 10,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,026.62, 17,976.84 and 10,037 is: 13,851.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,026.62 : 17,976.84 = 10,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,026.62/17,976.84 = 10,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,026.62x = 17,976.84 × 10,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,026.62x = 180,433,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,433,543.08/13,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.14

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