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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.16, 26,873.19 and 10,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.16, 26,873.19 and 10,033.53 is: 15,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.16 : 26,873.19 = 10,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.16/26,873.19 = 10,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.16x = 26,873.19 × 10,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.16x = 269,632,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,632,958.06/17,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.47

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