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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.40, 26,871.60 and 10,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.40, 26,871.60 and 10,041.20 is: 15,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.40 : 26,871.60 = 10,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.40/26,871.60 = 10,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.40x = 26,871.60 × 10,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.40x = 269,823,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,823,109.92/17,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.80

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