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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.16, 26,868.69 and 10,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.16, 26,868.69 and 10,030.53 is: 15,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.16 : 26,868.69 = 10,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.16/26,868.69 = 10,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.16x = 26,868.69 × 10,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.16x = 269,507,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,507,201.11/17,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.97

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