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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.01, 26,942.97 and 10,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.01, 26,942.97 and 10,473.98 is: 15,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.01 : 26,942.97 = 10,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.01/26,942.97 = 10,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.01x = 26,942.97 × 10,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.01x = 282,200,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,200,128.92/17,968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.70

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