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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.52, 26,865.12 and 10,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.52, 26,865.12 and 10,096.32 is: 15,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.52 : 26,865.12 = 10,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.52/26,865.12 = 10,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.52x = 26,865.12 × 10,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.52x = 271,238,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,238,848.36/17,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.75

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