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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.97, 26,887.82 and 10,037.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.97, 26,887.82 and 10,037.03 is: 15,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.97 : 26,887.82 = 10,037.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.97/26,887.82 = 10,037.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.97x = 26,887.82 × 10,037.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.97x = 269,873,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,873,671.35/17,953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.42

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