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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.30, 26,874.45 and 10,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.30, 26,874.45 and 10,140.30 is: 15,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.30 : 26,874.45 = 10,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.30/26,874.45 = 10,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.30x = 26,874.45 × 10,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.30x = 272,514,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,514,985.34/17,916.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.45

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