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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.10, 26,943.15 and 17,962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.10, 26,943.15 and 17,962.10 is: 26,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.10 : 26,943.15 = 17,962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.10/26,943.15 = 17,962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.10x = 26,943.15 × 17,962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.10x = 483,955,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,955,554.62/17,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.15

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