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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.36, 26,714.03 and 10,018.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.36, 26,714.03 and 10,018.77 is: 15,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.36 : 26,714.03 = 10,018.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.36/26,714.03 = 10,018.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.36x = 26,714.03 × 10,018.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.36x = 267,641,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,641,672.25/17,826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.82

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