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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.63, 26,924.43 and 10,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.63, 26,924.43 and 10,461.62 is: 15,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.63 : 26,924.43 = 10,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.63/26,924.43 = 10,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.63x = 26,924.43 × 10,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.63x = 281,673,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,673,020.75/17,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.17

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