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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.88, 26,763.90 and 10,052.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.88, 26,763.90 and 10,052.02 is: 15,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.88 : 26,763.90 = 10,052.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.88/26,763.90 = 10,052.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.88x = 26,763.90 × 10,052.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.88x = 269,031,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,031,258.08/17,859.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.44

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