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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.90, 26,855.85 and 10,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.90, 26,855.85 and 10,030.70 is: 15,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.90 : 26,855.85 = 10,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.90/26,855.85 = 10,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.90x = 26,855.85 × 10,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.90x = 269,382,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,382,974.60/17,903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.05

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