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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.70, 26,916.60 and 10,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.70, 26,916.60 and 10,168.40 is: 15,231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.70 : 26,916.60 = 10,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.70/26,916.60 = 10,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.70x = 26,916.60 × 10,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.70x = 273,698,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,698,755.44/17,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.97

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