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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.27, 26,010.92 and 10,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.27, 26,010.92 and 10,320.32 is: 15,484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.27 : 26,010.92 = 10,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.27/26,010.92 = 10,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.27x = 26,010.92 × 10,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.27x = 268,441,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,441,108.72/17,336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.36

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