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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.70, 26,771.40 and 10,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.70, 26,771.40 and 10,057.02 is: 15,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.70 : 26,771.40 = 10,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.70/26,771.40 = 10,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.70x = 26,771.40 × 10,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.70x = 269,240,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,240,505.23/17,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,071.09

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