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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.72, 26,807.06 and 10,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.72, 26,807.06 and 10,376.82 is: 15,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.72 : 26,807.06 = 10,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.72/26,807.06 = 10,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.72x = 26,807.06 × 10,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.72x = 278,172,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,172,036.35/17,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.67

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