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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.64, 26,968.24 and 10,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.64, 26,968.24 and 10,097 is: 15,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.64 : 26,968.24 = 10,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.64/26,968.24 = 10,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.64x = 26,968.24 × 10,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.64x = 272,298,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,298,319.28/17,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.19

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