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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.60, 26,943.90 and 10,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.60, 26,943.90 and 10,089.40 is: 15,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.60 : 26,943.90 = 10,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.60/26,943.90 = 10,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.60x = 26,943.90 × 10,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.60x = 271,847,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,847,784.66/17,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.10

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