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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.60, 26,707.52 and 10,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.60, 26,707.52 and 10,012 is: 15,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.60 : 26,707.52 = 10,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.60/26,707.52 = 10,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.60x = 26,707.52 × 10,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.60x = 267,395,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,395,690.24/17,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.71

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