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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.87, 26,952.62 and 10,597.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.87, 26,952.62 and 10,597.95 is: 15,873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.87 : 26,952.62 = 10,597.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.87/26,952.62 = 10,597.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.87x = 26,952.62 × 10,597.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.87x = 285,642,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,642,466.14/17,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.55

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