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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.67, 26,901.15 and 10,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.67, 26,901.15 and 10,052.04 is: 15,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.67 : 26,901.15 = 10,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.67/26,901.15 = 10,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.67x = 26,901.15 × 10,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.67x = 270,411,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,411,435.85/17,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.34

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