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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.03, 26,752.55 and 10,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.03, 26,752.55 and 10,039.59 is: 15,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.03 : 26,752.55 = 10,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.03/26,752.55 = 10,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.03x = 26,752.55 × 10,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.03x = 268,584,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,584,583.26/17,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.39

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