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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.53, 26,886.93 and 10,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.53, 26,886.93 and 10,131.52 is: 15,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.53 : 26,886.93 = 10,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.53/26,886.93 = 10,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.53x = 26,886.93 × 10,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.53x = 272,405,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,405,469.03/17,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.36

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