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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.70, 26,913.60 and 10,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.70, 26,913.60 and 10,166.40 is: 15,228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.70 : 26,913.60 = 10,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.70/26,913.60 = 10,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.70x = 26,913.60 × 10,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.70x = 273,614,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,614,423.04/17,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.97

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