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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.42, 26,957.88 and 10,576.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.42, 26,957.88 and 10,576.71 is: 15,845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.42 : 26,957.88 = 10,576.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.42/26,957.88 = 10,576.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.42x = 26,957.88 × 10,576.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.42x = 285,125,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,125,678.97/17,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,845.23

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