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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.36, 26,858.55 and 10,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.36, 26,858.55 and 10,512.29 is: 15,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.36 : 26,858.55 = 10,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.36/26,858.55 = 10,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.36x = 26,858.55 × 10,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.36x = 282,344,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,344,866.58/17,930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,746.75

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