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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.96, 26,959.82 and 10,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.96, 26,959.82 and 10,184.24 is: 15,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.96 : 26,959.82 = 10,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.96/26,959.82 = 10,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.96x = 26,959.82 × 10,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.96x = 274,565,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,565,277.24/17,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.13

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