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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.03, 26,019.97 and 10,325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.03, 26,019.97 and 10,325.35 is: 15,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.03 : 26,019.97 = 10,325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.03/26,019.97 = 10,325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.03x = 26,019.97 × 10,325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.03x = 268,665,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,665,297.24/17,342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.15

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