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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.64, 26,696.40 and 10,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.64, 26,696.40 and 10,007.02 is: 14,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.64 : 26,696.40 = 10,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.64/26,696.40 = 10,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.64x = 26,696.40 × 10,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.64x = 267,151,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,151,408.73/17,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.17

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