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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.82, 26,962.10 and 13,102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.82, 26,962.10 and 13,102.28 is: 19,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.82 : 26,962.10 = 13,102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.82/26,962.10 = 13,102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.82x = 26,962.10 × 13,102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.82x = 353,264,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,264,983.59/17,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.42

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