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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.64, 26,890.33 and 10,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.64, 26,890.33 and 10,429.09 is: 15,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.64 : 26,890.33 = 10,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.64/26,890.33 = 10,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.64x = 26,890.33 × 10,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.64x = 280,441,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,441,765.00/17,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.43

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