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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,831.43, 26,721.62 and 10,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,831.43, 26,721.62 and 10,023.84 is: 15,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,831.43 : 26,721.62 = 10,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,831.43/26,721.62 = 10,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,831.43x = 26,721.62 × 10,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,831.43x = 267,853,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,853,193.30/17,831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.41

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