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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.03, 26,021.47 and 10,326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.03, 26,021.47 and 10,326.35 is: 15,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.03 : 26,021.47 = 10,326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.03/26,021.47 = 10,326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.03x = 26,021.47 × 10,326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.03x = 268,706,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,706,806.73/17,343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.65

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