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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.34, 26,958.87 and 10,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.34, 26,958.87 and 10,183.62 is: 15,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.34 : 26,958.87 = 10,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.34/26,958.87 = 10,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.34x = 26,958.87 × 10,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.34x = 274,538,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,538,887.71/17,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.18

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