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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.52, 26,868.12 and 10,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.52, 26,868.12 and 10,098.32 is: 15,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.52 : 26,868.12 = 10,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.52/26,868.12 = 10,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.52x = 26,868.12 × 10,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.52x = 271,322,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,322,873.56/17,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.75

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