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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.60, 26,969.40 and 10,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.60, 26,969.40 and 10,203.60 is: 15,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.60 : 26,969.40 = 10,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.60/26,969.40 = 10,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.60x = 26,969.40 × 10,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.60x = 275,184,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,184,969.84/17,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.40

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