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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.78, 26,744.70 and 10,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.78, 26,744.70 and 10,034.34 is: 15,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.78 : 26,744.70 = 10,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.78/26,744.70 = 10,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.78x = 26,744.70 × 10,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.78x = 268,365,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,365,413.00/17,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.53

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