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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.76, 26,944.10 and 10,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.76, 26,944.10 and 10,474.73 is: 15,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.76 : 26,944.10 = 10,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.76/26,944.10 = 10,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.76x = 26,944.10 × 10,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.76x = 282,232,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,232,120.22/17,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.82

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