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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.71, 26,890.66 and 10,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.71, 26,890.66 and 10,038.44 is: 15,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.71 : 26,890.66 = 10,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.71/26,890.66 = 10,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.71x = 26,890.66 × 10,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.71x = 269,940,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,940,300.28/17,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.68

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