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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.96, 26,962.82 and 10,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.96, 26,962.82 and 10,186.24 is: 15,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.96 : 26,962.82 = 10,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.96/26,962.82 = 10,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.96x = 26,962.82 × 10,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.96x = 274,649,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,649,755.60/17,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.13

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