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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.20, 26,914.35 and 10,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.20, 26,914.35 and 10,166.90 is: 15,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.20 : 26,914.35 = 10,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.20/26,914.35 = 10,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.20x = 26,914.35 × 10,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.20x = 273,635,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,635,505.02/17,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.72

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