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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.15, 26,953.15 and 10,954.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.15, 26,953.15 and 10,954.71 is: 16,410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.15 : 26,953.15 = 10,954.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.15/26,953.15 = 10,954.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.15x = 26,953.15 × 10,954.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.15x = 295,263,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,263,941.84/17,992.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,410.71

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