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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.09, 26,883.95 and 10,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.09, 26,883.95 and 10,553.27 is: 15,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.09 : 26,883.95 = 10,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.09/26,883.95 = 10,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.09x = 26,883.95 × 10,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.09x = 283,713,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,713,395.83/17,942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.73

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