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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.36, 26,963.04 and 10,168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.36, 26,963.04 and 10,168.04 is: 15,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.36 : 26,963.04 = 10,168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.36/26,963.04 = 10,168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.36x = 26,963.04 × 10,168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.36x = 274,161,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,161,269.24/17,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.06

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