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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.40, 26,865.60 and 10,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.40, 26,865.60 and 10,037.20 is: 15,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.40 : 26,865.60 = 10,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.40/26,865.60 = 10,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.40x = 26,865.60 × 10,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.40x = 269,655,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,655,400.32/17,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.80

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