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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.40, 26,908.20 and 10,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.40, 26,908.20 and 10,033.20 is: 15,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.40 : 26,908.20 = 10,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.40/26,908.20 = 10,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.40x = 26,908.20 × 10,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.40x = 269,975,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,975,352.24/17,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.89

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