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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.46, 26,891.78 and 10,039.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.46, 26,891.78 and 10,039.19 is: 15,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.46 : 26,891.78 = 10,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.46/26,891.78 = 10,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.46x = 26,891.78 × 10,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.46x = 269,971,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,971,781.19/17,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.80

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