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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.72, 26,013.01 and 10,680.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.72, 26,013.01 and 10,680.49 is: 16,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.72 : 26,013.01 = 10,680.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.72/26,013.01 = 10,680.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.72x = 26,013.01 × 10,680.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.72x = 277,831,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,831,509.71/17,342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.07

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