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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.86, 26,869.32 and 10,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.86, 26,869.32 and 10,026.18 is: 15,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.86 : 26,869.32 = 10,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.86/26,869.32 = 10,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.86x = 26,869.32 × 10,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.86x = 269,396,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,396,638.80/17,905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.17

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