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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.66, 26,942.02 and 10,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.66, 26,942.02 and 10,466.92 is: 15,706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.66 : 26,942.02 = 10,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.66/26,942.02 = 10,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.66x = 26,942.02 × 10,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.66x = 281,999,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,999,975.49/17,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.23

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