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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.64, 26,962.26 and 10,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.64, 26,962.26 and 10,093 is: 15,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.64 : 26,962.26 = 10,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.64/26,962.26 = 10,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.64x = 26,962.26 × 10,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.64x = 272,130,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,130,090.18/17,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.21

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