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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.82, 26,902.02 and 10,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.82, 26,902.02 and 10,051.12 is: 15,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.82 : 26,902.02 = 10,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.82/26,902.02 = 10,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.82x = 26,902.02 × 10,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.82x = 270,395,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,395,502.58/17,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.69

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