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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.92, 26,817.84 and 10,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.92, 26,817.84 and 10,093.92 is: 15,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.92 : 26,817.84 = 10,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.92/26,817.84 = 10,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.92x = 26,817.84 × 10,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.92x = 270,697,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,697,131.53/17,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.20

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