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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.70, 26,780.40 and 10,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.70, 26,780.40 and 10,063.02 is: 15,080.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.70 : 26,780.40 = 10,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.70/26,780.40 = 10,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.70x = 26,780.40 × 10,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.70x = 269,491,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,491,700.81/17,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.09

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