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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.20, 26,786.16 and 10,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.20, 26,786.16 and 10,470.06 is: 15,700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.20 : 26,786.16 = 10,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.20/26,786.16 = 10,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.20x = 26,786.16 × 10,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.20x = 280,452,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,452,702.37/17,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.03

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