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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.70, 26,923.25 and 10,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.70, 26,923.25 and 10,927.41 is: 16,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.70 : 26,923.25 = 10,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.70/26,923.25 = 10,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.70x = 26,923.25 × 10,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.70x = 294,201,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,201,202.03/17,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,372.99

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