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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.97, 26,958.31 and 10,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.97, 26,958.31 and 10,183.25 is: 15,277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.97 : 26,958.31 = 10,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.97/26,958.31 = 10,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.97x = 26,958.31 × 10,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.97x = 274,523,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,523,210.31/17,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.63

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