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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.58, 26,897.87 and 10,049.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.58, 26,897.87 and 10,049.87 is: 15,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.58 : 26,897.87 = 10,049.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.58/26,897.87 = 10,049.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.58x = 26,897.87 × 10,049.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.58x = 270,320,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,320,189.15/17,943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.01

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