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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.53, 26,885.43 and 10,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.53, 26,885.43 and 10,130.52 is: 15,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.53 : 26,885.43 = 10,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.53/26,885.43 = 10,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.53x = 26,885.43 × 10,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.53x = 272,363,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,363,386.32/17,923.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.86

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